A funny thing happened on the way to the Revolutionary War

Today's post comes from National Archives Office of Strategy and Communications staff writer Rob Crotty. (111-SC-92968) On New Year's day in 1776, Gen. George Washington and the Continental Army were laying siege to the British-controlled city of Boston. From Prospect Hill, General Washington ordered the Grand Union flag hoisted "in compliment of the United Colonies," … Continue reading A funny thing happened on the way to the Revolutionary War

Facial Hair Friday: Battle of the Crater

Oddly enough, Facial Hair Fridays is teaching this former medieval art historian a fair amount about the Civil War. (Teachers, take note!) Many of  the images in ARC are portraits of Civil War soldiers, and I've had to go and look up these generals to put them into a context beyond their finely groomed faces. … Continue reading Facial Hair Friday: Battle of the Crater

Soccer fans, do you know who this player is?

Today's post comes from National Archives Office of Strategy and Communications staff writer Rob Crotty. We've all seen the photo of when Nixon met Elvis, but the King wasn't the only celebrity President Nixon brushed shoulders with. Can you identify the famous soccer player in this picture?  Enter your guess below and then click on … Continue reading Soccer fans, do you know who this player is?

Avatar, Clash of the Titans, First Battle of Manassas?

Today's post comes from National Archives Office of Strategy and Communications staff writer Rob Crotty. Long before blue Nav'is were defending their home planet Pandora from Colonel Quaritch, another fight was taking place on American soil: the Civil War. Worlds apart they may be, but both conflicts were captured in 3-D. Join us at the … Continue reading Avatar, Clash of the Titans, First Battle of Manassas?

The Japanese Invasion of America

Today's post comes from National Archives Office of Strategy and Communications staff writer Rob Crotty. While June 6, 1944, is best known as the day when Allied forces invaded Nazi-occupied Europe, there was another invasion that took place on almost the same day, just two years prior: the Japanese invasion of the United States. On … Continue reading The Japanese Invasion of America

Edwin Stanton: Facial Hair Rock Icon

Today's post comes from National Archives Office of Strategy and Communications staff writer Rob Crotty. Attorney General, Secretary of War, Supreme Court Justice, inspiration for ZZ-Top? Whether the bearded rock band drew their inspiration from Stanton is unclear, but one thing is certain: Edwin Stanton would have made a fine rock star, playing by his … Continue reading Edwin Stanton: Facial Hair Rock Icon

Happy NARA Recognition Day, Missouri!

Today's post comes from National Archives Office of Strategy and Communications staff writer Rob Crotty. The Show Me State is showing its appreciation for the work of the National Archives and Records Administration.  Governor Jay Nixon has signed a proclamation declaring June 2 as "National Archives and Records Administration Recognition Day" in the great state … Continue reading Happy NARA Recognition Day, Missouri!