As we look forward to the upcoming 250th anniversary of our nation in 2026, we’re looking back at the 175th anniversary celebration in 1951. For more information on July 4 and the National Archives, visit our website. On July 4, 1951, the United States celebrated its demisemiseptcentennial—the 175th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration … Continue reading July 4, 1951: Celebrating America’s Demisemiseptcentennial
Today’s post comes from John Lockwood, a long-time federal employee who has written numerous articles, many for the National Archives. I was recently downtown at the National Archives, looking for old records of the Know-Nothing Party, when they were in charge of the Washington Monument’s construction for a few years. I did find one interesting … Continue reading The Washington Monument Collection and the Know-Nothing Party
February 19, 2018, is the Federal holiday celebrated as George Washington's Birthday. Today's post comes from John Lockwood, a long-time federal employee who has written numerous articles, many for the National Archives. Some time back, I was busy working on an article about how in 1854 Pope Pius IX donated a gift stone to be … Continue reading The Lost Gift Stones of the Washington Monument
Today's post comes from National Archives Office of Strategy and Communications staff writer Rob Crotty. Fact: this photo is actually from a post-apocalyptic future, and that's actually the Washington Monument, fenced to protect the only known remains of a land once known as "the District" ... strange that the future looks like rural Texas in … Continue reading Thursday’s Photo Caption Contest
