Hispanic Heritage Month at the National Archives | Mes de la Herencia Hispana en los Archivos Nacionales

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Archives History, National Hispanic Heritage Month

Today’s post comes from Anayeli Nunez at the National Archives and is available in both English and Spanish. Each year the National Archives coordinates a number of public events—film screenings, guest speakers, and even musical performances—in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. These events all highlight the history and culture of Hispanic individuals and their tremendous contributions … Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month at the National Archives | Mes de la Herencia Hispana en los Archivos Nacionales

Alexander Hamilton and the Constitution

by Jessie Kratz, posted in - Constitution

September 17 is Constitution Day. Celebrate the Constitution by visiting the original document at the National Archives. While you are here, don’t miss your last chance to see the special Alexander Hamilton exhibit, which closes September 19, 2018. Alexander Hamilton was only 30 years old when he was selected to serve as one of New … Continue reading Alexander Hamilton and the Constitution

Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month | Empezando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Hispanic Heritage Month

Today’s post comes from Anayeli Nuñez at the George Washington University. She is a former National Archives intern who created a series of posts for Hispanic Heritage Month in both English and Spanish. Stayed tuned to read her posts!  Last spring I had the fortune of being an intern at the National Archives. It was what … Continue reading Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month | Empezando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

New Online Exhibit: The “Old Navy” Prints and Watercolors

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Archives History

Today’s post comes from Megan Huang from the National Archives History Office. Besides his role as President during two of the greatest crises in American history, Franklin D. Roosevelt is also famous for having been a collector. Well-known as a collector of stamps, Roosevelt also carefully accumulated a vast amount of paraphernalia relating to the … Continue reading New Online Exhibit: The “Old Navy” Prints and Watercolors

“Oui oui, mon ami, je m’apelle Lafayette!”

by Jessie Kratz, posted in - Revolutionary War

Today’s post comes from Megan Huang from the National Archives History Office. On display at the National Archives until September 19, 2018, are a number of Alexander Hamilton papers, including a letter to everyone’s favorite Frenchman: Lafayette. The text of that letter, and many others both to and from Lafayette, is available on Founders Online. … Continue reading “Oui oui, mon ami, je m’apelle Lafayette!”

Facial Hair Friday: Charles Dickens

by Jessie Kratz, posted in Facial Hair Fridays

Today we’re celebrating both Facial Hair Friday and #ArchivesBackToSchool on Twitter. Today’s post comes from Paige Weaver from the National Archives History Office. As summer draws to an end and students go back to school, you may recall some of your favorite novels from English class. One name that is almost certainly familiar to students, … Continue reading Facial Hair Friday: Charles Dickens

Labor Day: Children at Work

by Jessie Kratz, posted in Holidays

Today’s post comes from Megan Huang, an intern in the National Archives History Office. The Federal holiday Labor Day honors the American worker. When considering the accomplishments and contributions of the our workers throughout history, one category—the child laborer—doesn't always come to mind. However, child labor was a significant part of the American labor story.  … Continue reading Labor Day: Children at Work

America’s National Seashores

by Jessie Kratz, posted in Uncategorized

September 3 is Labor Day. Visit the National Archives website to learn more about records related to the holiday. This post comes from Danielle Sklarew, an intern in the National Archives History Office. This Labor Day, whether you’re in Massachusetts, down south in Florida, or along the west coast of California, you can visit one … Continue reading America’s National Seashores

Happy National Dog Day!

by hparkins, posted in Uncategorized

Today's blog post comes to us from Brooke Engerman, summer intern at the Office of Public and Media Communications. August 26 is National Dog Day! To celebrate, we’re sharing some of our favorite pictures of Presidential pooches from the holdings of our Presidential Libraries. Meet Buddy, President Clinton’s chocolate lab. This is Buddy’s official presidential portrait. Talk … Continue reading Happy National Dog Day!

The Navajo Treaty of 1868: A Personal Story

by Jessie Kratz, posted in Uncategorized

Today's post comes from C.P. Weaver, a descendant of Indian Peace Commissioner Samuel F. Tappan. She found an original copy of the 1868 Navajo Treaty in her family home.  On June 1, 1868, Indian Peace Commissioners Gen. William T. Sherman and Samuel F. Tappan signed a treaty with the Navajo Nation at Fort Sumner, New Mexico. … Continue reading The Navajo Treaty of 1868: A Personal Story