On Friday, July 7, 2023, the National Archives is hosting a vacation-themed hashtag party. Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter using #ArchivesHashtagParty and #ArchivesVacay. Today’s post is from Alyssa Moore in the National Archives History Office. Secluded in the Catoctin Mountains of Maryland, not far from Washington, DC, sits an active naval base called … Continue reading Escaping the White House: Camp David
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Practicing for the U.S. Presidency: Dwight Eisenhower and Columbia University
Today’s post comes from Callie Belback from the National Archives History Office. General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1946. (National Archives Identifier 6641432) Dwight D. Eisenhower is most known for his role as commanding general during World War II and as the 34th President of the United States. As President from 1953 to 1961, Eisenhower oversaw some … Continue reading Practicing for the U.S. Presidency: Dwight Eisenhower and Columbia University
Eisenhower Library: From Life to Legacy
October is American Archives Month! We're celebrating the work of archivists and the importance of archives with a series of blog posts about the Presidential libraries. The records created by Presidents while in office will become part of the National Archives, and eventually will be used by researchers. Here's how it happens! Today’s post comes … Continue reading Eisenhower Library: From Life to Legacy