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đź“śEach record includes historical context, a transcript, and Catalog references.
📚For educators, each milestone document includes a link to @DocsTeach, an online tool to find teaching activities that incorporate our nation’s records.
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Are you curious about the most-viewed and sought-after documents in the National Archives holdings? Explore our Milestone Documents webpage! archives.gov/milestone-docum…
ALT Charles Thomson's design for the Great Seal of the United States, 1782. NAID: 595257
ALT Engrossed Judiciary Act, September 24, 1789. NAID: 1501550
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Our newest exhibit is now on display!
Just hours after adopting the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams were tasked with creating a national seal. It took more than three committees and six years to complete the final design.
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Celebrate National Education & Sharing Day with DocsTeach, a National Archives Foundation resource using primary sources from the National Archives! Explore history through activities & bring the past to life. Start today docsteach.org #EducationAndSharingDay
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Did you know that we recently celebrated our “other” birthday? 🎂
​On June 19, 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National Archives Act, establishing the National Archives and Records Administration to safeguard our nation’s federal records. @FDRLibrary
ALT Page 1 of the "National Archives Act." NAID: 299840
ALT Page 2 of the "National Archives Act." NAID: 299840
ALT Page 3 of the "National Archives Act." NAID: 299840
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From millions of records preserved by the @usnatarchives to 100 historic documents to one Top Doc...
With over 40,000 votes cast by people in all 50 states and Washington, DC, America has chosen...
The 14th Amendment 🏆 #100Docs
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THE FREEDOM PLANE IS TAKING OFF SOON!
To celebrate America's 250th anniversary, historic documents that forged our nation are traveling the country, together for the first time, on The Freedom Plane National Tour.
Learn more: archives.gov/press/press-rel…
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After the Civil War, red tape became a common way to bind important documents, such as veteran service records. This narrow, red-dyed ribbon made of cotton or linen was cut open to access the papers inside. The tradition lives on in the colloquialism “cut through the red tape.”
ALT Original red tape keeping a bundle of documents together. Photo by the National Archives
ALT National Archives staff take out a document bound with faded red tape. Photo by Jeff Reed
ALT Approved pension file for Louisa Catterson, widow of Capt. Robert Catterson of the Union Army. NAID: 118987437
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#OnThisDay in 1784: The Continental Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris. Two crucial provisions of the treaty were British recognition of U.S. independence and the delineation of boundaries that would allow for American western expansion. 🧵⬇️
ALT The final page of the Treaty of Paris showing signatories and seals, 1783. NAID: 299805
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15 Dec 2025
Happy #BillofRightsDay! This date recognizes when the first 10 amendments became the law of the land. Educators: be sure to check out all of our @DocsTeach
Bill of Rights resources for students of all ages: docsteach.org/document/bill-… 📚✏️
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15 Dec 2025
Join us in commemorating Bill of Rights Day today! On December 15, 1791, three-fourths of the state legislatures ratified 10 of the proposed 12 amendments to the Bill of Rights.
ALT Bill of Rights, September 25, 1789. National Archives Identifier 1408042
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9 Dec 2025
We're Opening the Vault with a new display at the National Archives Museum! Now through January 7, 2026, get up close to rarely seen records that showcase the Printing of the Declaration of Independence and the Second Continental Congress.
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24 Nov 2025
In the newly opened Discovery Center at the @usnatarchives “Speak Out!” brings 1954 Senate hearings on comic books to life in video game form. Discover how concerns over juvenile delinquency led to nationwide debates over creativity, censorship, and the right to free expression
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21 Nov 2025
The American Story museum exhibition is now open at the National Archives in Washington, DC! This is an educational experience that showcases the sheer volume of stories within the National Archives and how they connect to each visitor. Here are some facts about the new museum:
ALT Visitors are seen in the new introductory gallery of The American Story at the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC.
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13 Nov 2025
The National Archives Museum and Research Rooms in both Washington, DC, and College Park, MD, have officially reopened. Normal business hours will resume beginning tomorrow, November 14, 2025. Please check archives.gov for updates. We look forward to seeing you!
ALT National Archives Museum Rotunda in Washington, DC.
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13 Nov 2025
Step inside #TheAmericanStory at @USNatArchives, where AI helps personalize your journey through nine immersive galleries. See originals like Washington’s annotated Constitution and discover the stories that matter most to you. Plan your visit 🔗bit.ly/43RDQXr
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7 Nov 2025
Even if you missed the historic display of the full U.S. Constitution at the @USNatArchives in September, you can still explore it through @CSPANClassroom 🇺🇸 Watch historian Jessie Kratz’s tour & find guiding questions and activities for your classroom: bit.ly/3LrlQgn
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3 Nov 2025
This November, we mark 250 years of the @USMC! "From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli," explore the history and legacy of the Marines in the holdings of @USNatArchives. Discover their stories and more: archives.gov/research/milita…
🇺🇸 #Marines250 #SemperFi
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9 Oct 2025
This October, we celebrate 250 years of the @USNavy! From historic ship plans to bold recruitment posters, explore the Navy’s legacy in the holdings of @USNatArchives. Dive in for yourself and "sea" what you discover at archives.gov/research/milita… #Navy250 🌊 (NAID: 209279316)
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7 Oct 2025
Sunday was #WorldTeacherDay, a day to celebrate educators everywhere and all their hard work 🎉 To all the incredible educators, thank you for leading and shaping future generations. Explore our free resources and bring history to life in your classroom with @DocsTeach!
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