Events

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Events Web Page … Types No events Watch programs live Watch programs live on the National Archives YouTube Channel and find recordings of past events. Go to YouTube Channel …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Putting the Bill of Rights to the Test Ebook

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Putting the Bill of Rights to the Test A Primary Source-Based Workbook Exploring Protections Found in the Bill of Rights By the National Archives Table of Contents How to Use This Workbook “Freedom of ” or “Freedom From” Religion? Freedom of Speech for the Masses Freedom to Cover the World Series Freedom of the Press Under Stress Permission to “Take it to the Streets” A Seditious Petition Examining the Second Amendment Search Warrants and the Fouth Amendment Suspending the Right of Due Process: …
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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 …