Tag: USS ARIZONA

Spielberg Film Festival: Saving Private Ryan

by hparkins, posted in - World War II, Myth or History, News and Events, Presidents

Steven Spielberg is being honored by the Foundation for the National Archives for his film legacy, which has brought history to life on the big screen. The National Archives is celebrating the award with a film festival, and Saving Private Ryan is the first film to be screened. Join us tonight, Friday, November 15. For … Continue reading Spielberg Film Festival: Saving Private Ryan

It’s why I do what I do

by hparkins, posted in - Cold War, Letters in the National Archives, National Archives Near You, Unusual documents

Today's blog post in honor of Memorial Day comes from Michael Pierce, preservation technician at the National Archives at Saint Louis. It’s called “the Forgotten War.” But like any conflict, the Korean War is always remembered by the men and women who fought in it, and by their families. The Preservation Lab at St. Louis … Continue reading It’s why I do what I do