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BIG! Family Day was held on April 18 in Washington, DC BIG! Family Day was held on Saturday, April 18, in Washington, DC.


60th Anniversary Summit of NATO The North Atlantic Treaty was on special display in Strasbourg, France, as part of the 60th Anniversary Summit of NATO.


The National Archives hosted its fifth annual Genealogy Fair in Washington, DC. The National Archives hosted its fifth annual Genealogy Fair in Washington, DC, on April 22–23.


NARA seeks input into the development of alternative models for Presidential Libraries and extends comment period to May 22. NARA extends comment period to May 22. NARA seeks input into the development of alternative models for Presidential Libraries. Read the Request for Input and submit comments by Friday, May 22 to: preslib-alternatives@nara.gov.


Life at the Academy: Viewing Archival Records as Artifact at the Vatican Secret Archives A NARA conservator spoke on "Life at the Academy: Viewing Archival Records as Artifact at the Vatican Secret Archives," March 6 in Washington, DC.


BIG! a new exhibit celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the National Archives New exhibit opens March 13 in Washington, DC: "BIG! Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the National Archives".


The annual National Archives Preservation Conference was held on March 26 in Washington, DC The annual National Archives Preservation Conference, "Digitizing for Preservation and Access," was held on March 26 in Washington, DC.


Senator George McGovern discussed his new book on Abraham Lincoln on February 12 Senator George McGovern discussed his new book on Abraham Lincoln on February 12 in Washington, DC.


All Oscar-nominated documentaries and short films were shown at the National Archives in Washington, DC All Oscar-nominated documentaries and short films were shown at the National Archives in Washington, DC, February 18–22.


Emancipation Proclamation on display February 12-16 The original Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln was on display at the National Archives building in Washington, DC, February 12–16, with special extended hours until 6:30 p.m. February 14-16.


American Conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. February 5 in Washington, DC An American Conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., was held on February 5 in Washington, DC.


Abraham Lincoln Family Day on February 7 in Washington, DC Celebrate at our Abraham Lincoln Family Day on February 7 in Washington, DC.


Alan Lowe has been named director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library. Alan Lowe has been named director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library.


National Archives has opened 9/11 Commission textual materials The National Archives has opened 9/11 Commission textual materials.


ISOO has released its FY 2008 annual report to the President The Information Security Oversight Office has released its FY 2008 annual report to the President.


Winter issue of Prologue is now available The Winter issue of Prologue magazine is now available.


National Archives celebrates its 75th anniversary The National Archives celebrates its 75th anniversary.


National Archives in Washington, DC, will present inaugural public programs and a special document display. The National Archives in Washington, DC, will present inaugural public programs and a special document display.


Explore free programs in January relating to the 1783 Treaty of Paris Explore free programs in January relating to the 1783 Treaty of Paris.


November - December


National Archivist Allen Weinstein Resigns Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein announces his resignation.


Footnote.com and the National Archives launch the largest interactive World War II collection online Footnote.com and the National Archives launch the largest interactive World War II collection online.


National Archives announces two awards to recognize significant achievements in genealogy research. National Archives announces two awards to recognize significant achievements in genealogy research.


Nixon Library has opened additional tape recordings and textual materials. The Nixon Library has opened additional tape recordings and textual materials from the Nixon Presidency.


Federal Register announces the launch of a new Electronic Public Inspection Desk. The Federal Register announces the launch of a new Electronic Public Inspection Desk for access to public documents.


Enjoy activities and a movie at Treaty of Paris Family Day on November 15, in Washington, DC. Enjoy activities and a movie at Treaty of Paris Family Day on Saturday, November 15, in Washington, DC.


Learn about the National Archives' role in the Electoral College Learn about the National Archives' role in the Electoral College. View the 2008 Certificates of Vote.


Brothman-Moskowitz Grand Jury transcripts and three additional Rosenberg Grand Jury testimony transcripts are available online The Brothman-Moskowitz Grand Jury transcripts and three additional transcripts from the Rosenberg Grand Jury testimony are now available online.


Fall issue of Prologue magazine is now available. The Fall issue of Prologue magazine is now available.


July - September


Rosenberg Grand Jury transcript (Harry Gold testimony). An additional Rosenberg Grand Jury transcript (Harry Gold testimony) is available online.


National Archives Experience welcomed its millionth visitor in FY 2008. The National Archives Experience welcomed its millionth visitor in FY 2008.


Emancipation Proclamation on exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Library September 19-23. The Emancipation Proclamation on exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Library through Tuesday, September 23.


National Archives has opened Rosenberg Grand Jury transcripts. The National Archives has opened Rosenberg Grand Jury transcripts.


Presidential Libraries hosted National Issues Forums. The Presidential Libraries hosted National Issues Forums on public policy issues.


National Archives has published a new guide to World War II records. The National Archives has published a new guide to World War II records.


LBJ Library and Museum celebrates Lyndon B. Johnson's centennial birthday. The LBJ Library & Museum celebrates Lyndon B. Johnson's centennial birthday.


October 7-8, conference addressing the challenges of preserving electronic records was held in College Park, MD October 7-8, conference addressing the challenges of preserving electronic records was held in College Park, MD: Partnerships in Innovation II: From Vision to Reality and Beyond.


Beginning August 11, Record Group 110 records temporarily unavailable Beginning August 11, access to some records in RG 110 is temporarily unavailable while they are relocated from the National Archives Building to NARA's regional locations.


Film about President Nixon's historic trip to China in 1972, was shown in Washington, DC, August 6 History Declassified: Nixon in China, a film about President Nixon's historic trip to China in 1972, was shown in Washington, DC, on August 6.


Born to Play Ball exhibit is open at the Ford Museum. "Born to Play Ball," an exhibit looking at the 50 greatest baseball players, is open at the Ford Museum.


World Digital Library partnership The National Archives and the Library of Congress form a World Digital Library partnership.


The 1858 Harris Treaty was on display in Washington, DC, through July 31. The 1858 Harris Treaty, which revolutionized trade with Japan, was on display in Washington, DC, through July 31.


The Summer issue of Prologue magazine is available. The Summer issue of Prologue magazine is available.


Natural Disasters, a collection of films from the National Archives, is available on DVD. Natural Disasters, a collection of films from the National Archives, is available on DVD.


National Archives announces the successful completion of a major milestone of the Electronic Records Archives System. National Archives announces the successful completion of a major milestone of the Electronic Records Archives System.


April - June


The Information Security Oversight Office has released its Report to the President for Fiscal Year 2007. The Information Security Oversight Office has released its Report to the President for Fiscal Year 2007.


The National Archives launches an Audio Archives series on CD The National Archives launches an "Audio Archives" series on CD.


Advice about recovering wet records after a flood is available on our Disaster Response and Recovery page Advice about recovering wet records after a flood is available on our Disaster Response and Recovery page.


Dora Costa and Robert Fogel discussed using military records. Economic historians Dora Costa and Robert Fogel discussed using military records in their ongoing research, June 24 in Washington, DC.


The National Archives establishes the Controlled Unclassified Information Office. The National Archives establishes the Controlled Unclassified Information Office.


The National Archives announces a digitizing agreement with the Generations Network. The National Archives announces a digitizing agreement with the Generations Network.


The Homestead Act, signed by President Lincoln on May 20, 1862, is on exhibit at the North Dakota Heritage Center through November 10, 2008. The Homestead Act, signed by President Lincoln on May 20, 1862, is on exhibit at the North Dakota Heritage Center through November 10, 2008.


National Archives has published its Strategy for Digitizing Archival Materials, 2007-2016 The National Archives has published its Strategy for Digitizing Archival Materials, 2007–2016.


Electoral College debate in Washington, DC, on May 21 A debate on the Electoral College will be held in Washington, DC, on May 21.


National Archives announces a plan for online access to Founding Fathers Papers The National Archives announces a plan for online access to Founding Fathers Papers.


Cokie Roberts joined the Archivist in an Cokie Roberts joined the Archivist in an "American Conversation" on May 7, in Washington, DC.


National Archives issues statement on web harvest of Federal records National Archives issues statement on web harvest of Federal records.


The first two U.S. treaties with Japan are featured in -The Perry & Harris Exhibition at the Edo Tokyo Museum The first two U.S. treaties with Japan are featured in "The Perry & Harris Exhibition" at the Edo Tokyo Museum through June 20.


Karl Weissenbach is the new director of the Eisenhower Library Karl Weissenbach is the new director of the Eisenhower Library.


Digital Vaults was nominated for a Webby Award The Digital Vaults was nominated for a Webby Award.


Our Genealogy Fair was held in Washington, DC, on April 23 Our Genealogy Fair was held in Washington, DC, on April 23.


National Archives partner iPHOTOART launches new web site National Archives partner iPHOTOART launches a new web site featuring images from the Archives.


1862 Morrill Act established the land grant system for U.S. colleges and was on exhibit The 1862 Morrill Act established the land grant system for U.S. colleges and was on exhibit at Iowa State University in Ames through April 27. Iowa was the first state to implement the act.


January - March


Footnote.com and the National Archives launched an interactive Vietnam War Memorial Footnote.com and the National Archives launched an interactive Vietnam War Memorial


First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton's schedules open at Clinton Library First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton's schedules open at Clinton Library.


Magna Carta has returned to the National Archives Magna Carta has returned to the National Archives.


Extended spring/summer hours begin at the National Archives museum in Washington, DC Extended spring/summer hours begin at the National Archives museum in Washington, DC.


Public Interest Declassification Board held an open meeting on March 17 in Washington, DC The Public Interest Declassification Board held an open meeting on March 17 in Washington, DC.


Ted Leonsis introduced a screening of his film -Nanking- in Washington, DC, on March 5 Ted Leonsis introduced a screening of his film Nanking in Washington, DC, on March 5.


National Archives has published a new guide to records of the American West National Archives has published a new guide to records of the American West.


U.S. Constitution is back on display in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. The U.S. Constitution is back on display in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC.


Oscar nominated documentaries and short films were shown at the National Archives in February Oscar nominated documentaries and short films were shown at the National Archives in February.


National Archives held its 22nd Annual Preservation Conference on March 10 in Washington, DC The National Archives held its 22nd Annual Preservation Conference on March 10 in Washington, DC.


Exhibit -Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman- in Washington, DC Exhibit "Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman" in Washington, DC, or online.


National Archives announced extended research room hours in Washington, DC, and College Park, MD National Archives announced extended research room hours in Washington, DC, and College Park, MD.


Primary Reform, the People, and the Press panel discussion January 31 "Primary Reform, the People, and the Press," a panel discussion on January 31 in Washington, DC, explored Presidential elections.


Former First Lady Barbara Bush joined the Archivist in an -American Conversation- January 25 Former First Lady Barbara Bush joined the Archivist in an "American Conversation" on January 25 in Washington, DC.


Winter issue of Prologue is available The Winter issue of Prologue magazine is available. Read selected articles and learn how to subscribe.


-Eyes on the Prize-, the landmark civil rights series, was shown on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout January and February in Washington Eyes on the Prize, the landmark civil rights series, was shown on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout January and February in Washington.


Public Interest Declassification Board has issued its first report to the President The Public Interest Declassification Board has issued its first report to the President with recommendations for improving the Government's declassification system.


"Genealogy in 2020" lecture in January.






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