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A wedding gift for (history) lovers

by hparkins, posted in - World War I, - World War II, Myth or History, National Archives Near You, Presidents, Unusual documents

Today’s post comes from Christopher Abraham at the Eisenhower Presidential Library. He answers a question each week on Facebook. This week’s special, matrimonial edition of Ask an Archivist comes from the Netherlands, and we thought it would be fun to post it in honor of the Eisenhowers' 97th wedding anniversary. “My friends Jerom and Natasja … Continue reading A wedding gift for (history) lovers

What’s Cooking Wednesday: Top Ten Food Records of 2011

by hparkins, posted in - Great Depression, - The 1960s, - World War II, Recipes, Unusual documents, What's Cooking Wednesdays

As 2011 draws to a close, so does our exhibit "What's Cooking, Uncle Sam?" which will end on January 3, 2012. It's been a great year for food here at the National Archives. We've had amazing guests come and speak, including Chef José Andrés, our neighbor and Chief Culinary Adviser for the exhibit; Chef Roland … Continue reading What’s Cooking Wednesday: Top Ten Food Records of 2011