What's On

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Whats On Web Page … Founding Documents Encounter the original founding documents of the United States in the National Archives Rotunda, the permanent home of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and Bill of Rights. These three documents, known collectively as the Charters of Freedom, have been instrumental to the founding and philosophy of the United States. View Founding Documents Current Exhibitions View All …

Behind the Musical—Alexander Hamilton Documents

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Behind the MusicalAlexander Hamilton Documents Past Exhibit … Can't get tickets to Hamilton? Come see the original documents from the Founding Father whose life and legacy inspired the musical. To mark the the run of Hamilton: An American Musical at The Kennedy Center, a collection of rare Alexander Hamilton documents related to lyrics from the hip-hop musical sensation will be on display. These historic records relate to Hamilton's service at the Battle of Yorktown, participation in the Constitutional …

20th Amendment: A New Inauguration Day

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20th Amendment A New Inauguration Day Ongoing Exhibit … The 20th Amendment to the Constitution was proposed by Congress in 1932 and ratified by the states on January 23, 1933. Since then, the President’s and Vice President’s terms begin midday on January 20. Congress begins on January 3. The amendment also defines a backup procedure in the event that a President-elect dies or has not been chosen by inauguration day–a statute that Congress has never needed to enact. Joint Resolution Proposing the 20th …

250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army

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250th Anniversary of the US Army Current Exhibit … America’s first national institution The United States Army is older than the nation it protects and defends. Established more than a year before American independence was declared, the U.S. Army—America’s first national institution—has played a vital role throughout our history.  Whether they fought to secure American independence, to preserve the Union, or to make the world a safer place and defend against the global threat of terrorism, American …

The National Archives in Washington, DC

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The National Archives in Washington DC The National Archives in Washington DC Anonymous not verified Mon 03/19/2018 … Visit the National Archives See the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights Exhibit Hours Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location 701 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408 Free Admission Located in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building, the Founding Documents - known as the Charters of Freedom - establish the principles of the United States and have …

Discovery Center

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Discovery Center Current Exhibit … Where History Meets Play Now Open The Discovery Center at the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC, invites visitors of all ages to experience the National Archives in new hands-on, interactive ways. Visitors will have a chance to step into history, from recreating dance moves using films within the National Archives catalog, to arcade games. Visitors can learn how government works in the National Archives Arcade, dance along with historical films, and test their …

Opening the Vault

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Opening the Vault Current Exhibit … Get up close to historic treasures with Opening the Vault Some of the nation’s most historic treasures are now on display in a new, temporary exhibition at the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC. Opening the Vault features ties to the American Revolution, celebrating and leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. For the first time in many years, visitors will see iconic and historically valuable documents in the Rotunda within the …

Visitor's Guide - Chinese

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地下室 Charters Café William G. McGowan Theater National Archives MUSEUM 地下室 WILLIAM G. MCGOWAN THEATER 會舉辦以 National Archives 館藏為主的特殊課程及公共課程。請 NATIONAL ARCHIVES MUSEUM 參閱我們的活動行事曆：www.archives.gov/calendar 。 Street 之間）。每日上午 10 點 – 下午 5:30（感恩節及 12 月 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC（7th Street 和 9th 25 日休館）。免費入場。請至 https://museum.archives.gov/ CHARTERS CAFÉ 供應湯品、沙拉、三明治、輕食及 參閱最新的時間及節目資訊。3 月至勞動節期間建議預約。 飲料，服務時間：週一到週五上午 10 點 – 下午 2:30。 如需提前預約，請造訪 www.recreation.gov 。 FOUNDATION FOR THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES …
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