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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED 📢 For the first time ever, Washington's annotated draft Constitution—all 7 pages of his personal handwritten edits—will go on display at the National Archives Museum, just in time for #ConstitutionDay. 🗓️ September 14–27, 2026 🔗 www.archives.gov/press/press-...

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

60 years of boldly going 🖖 For six decades, #StarTrek has inspired generations to explore "strange new worlds." Here, NASA atronaut & Space Shuttle pilot John Creighton poses with a #Spock display aboard Discovery during the STS-51G mission in 1985. Happy #StarTrekDay! 📸 NAID: 22770255

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

"He's from Texas I can tell" 🎶 Born #OTD in 1908 in Texas, LBJ became our 36th President following a national tragedy. His admin championed social reform & a plethora of legislation, plus the President had a soft spot for his dogs🐶Learn more via the LBJ Presidential Library: www.lbjlibrary.org 🎂

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Happy #NationalAviationDay! For the occasion, we're looking back at the Freedom Plane National Tour. Using call sign "RKIVE1," the Boeing 737 flew 9 Founding-era docs 13,000+ miles across 8 cities, letting 100,000+ visitors see treasures like the Treaty of Paris & secret Constitution printing 🇺🇸

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Billions of records. One museum. Infinite ways to explore 🏛️ Our CEO Patrick Madden was featured in the American Alliance of Museums Center for the Future of Museums Blog on how our AI-powered exhibit tailors real National Archives records to each visitor's interests: www.aam-us.org/2026/08/17/m...

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Mining the National Archives: New Exhibition Sparks Personalized Discovery with AI

CFM’s summer dive into artificial intelligence has included scenarios of potential futures, and commentary from the field. The series will also profile examples of “killer applications”—ways in whi…

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The White House didn't have social media in 1988; we do. And we need someone great at running it who LOVES history! Think you'd make a good fit for our team? Apply to be our next Digital Content Manager: archivesfoundation.org/wp-content/u... #museumjobs #historyjobs #hiring

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Congrats to our 2026 Cokie Roberts Women's History Fellowship awardees: Fellow Elizabeth Laney, Commended Scholar Mary Lucia Darst, and Finalist Ann Oldenburg 👏 The fellowship honors journalist Cokie Roberts's legacy by funding research on women's history at the National Archives #womenshistory

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We're #hiring a Database & Operations Associate! This role will oversee our CMS, assist with operations and tours, and work closely with the Development team. Learn more and apply: archivesfoundation.org/jobs/ #museumjobs #nonprofitjobs #jobs

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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

During JFK’s presidency, people from all walks of life wrote to him on a wide variety of topics. See a selection of their letters - some amusing, some moving, some thought-provoking - at a new website in partnership w/Presidential Libraries and @archivesfdn.bsky.social: letterstothepresidents.org

Letter from Lou Saban, head football coach of the Boston Patriots.

Letter that read: "Dear President Kennedy, are we going to have a war? What did Khrushchev say to you at Vienna?"

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

⚽ World Cup fever is here at the National Archives! We’re celebrating with highlights of soccer’s history in the U.S. as told through the holdings. Swipe through and see what we found: archives.gov/news/topics/... 🌍✨ and go #TeamUSA this Wednesday! Gerald Ford and Pelé, 1976 (NAID: 6829578)

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🛣️ 70 years ago #OTD, the Interstate system was born! On June 29, 1956, Congress passed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, signed by President Eisenhower just a few days later. This act set in motion (literally 🚗💨) what would be the largest public works project in American history.

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

#OnThisDay 43 years ago, Dr. Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in outer space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger (mission STS-7). Sally's historic journey continues to inspire women in STEM and beyond, and much of her career is catalogued through records in the National Archives

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Today we welcomed 19 talented National History Day Contest students to showcase their web projects, featuring original research built on records from the National Archives. We are excited to see this amazing work from the next generation of historians. Congratulations to all of year’s finalists!

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Hear actor Scott Eastwood on the @todayshow.com discuss starring in the new film, “Lucky Strike,” and the recent screening he did right here at the National Archives with a veteran from the real-life Battle of the Bulge: www.youtube.com/watch?si=yp4...

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Scott Eastwood on How WWII Veterans Reacted to ‘Lucky Strike’

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

(NEW VIRTUAL PROGRAM) Join us tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. ET for a conversation with historian Michael Auslin and Patrick Spero on Auslin's book: How the Declaration of Independence Made America. Streaming via YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/fFaGqe7...

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(Program) How the Declaration of Independence Made America: A conversation with Michael Auslin

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

In 1976, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy suited up in colonial attire for America's Bicentennial. With the 250th just weeks away, this gem from the National Archives feels right on time. Oh, and happy 92nd bday to Donald Duck, who debuted on this day in 1934! 🦆🎉 #America250 NAID: 570036898

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Happy Birthday to President John F. Kennedy 🇺🇸 Today we remember our 35th President and his enduring call to civic service: “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” (Digital ID: KN-C23202)

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The Women's Army Corps was established 84 years ago this May! During World War II, American women were called to serve in noncombat roles to aid the war effort, and over 150,000 women served in the WAC, eventually paving the way for future generations of women in the military.

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The Freedom Plane recently landed in Houston, where the Documents That Forged a Nation are currently on display at @hmns.bsky.social now through May 25. Learn more at freedomplane.org ✈️

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Announcing the Spirit of Independence Festival, a celebration of the 250th at the home of the Declaration of Independence. Join us June 4-6 for a jam-packed lineup of events that honor and celebrate American culture, history, and more! Grab your tickets: archivesfoundation.org/spirit-of-in...

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Spirit of Independence Festival - National Archives Foundation

Festival Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary National Archives BuildingConstitution Avenue | Washington, DC June 4-6, 2026 Events Join us for the […]

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

April is #DeafHistoryMonth, so we’re spotlighting deaf activist Helen Keller, whose inspiring legacy is documented through the National Archives catalog in a number of ways. Keller met nearly every President to hold office in her lifetime & was a lifelong advocate for education and disability rights

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

📢❗One week until applications for the Cokie Roberts Fellowship for Women's History close for the 2026-27 cycle! Past fellows share how the award furthered their own projects using materials from the National Archives Apply now ➡️https://archivesfoundation.org/cokie-roberts-fellowship/ #womenshistory

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

History is alive with the cherry blossoms 🌸 and Lady Bird Johnson helped plant them in D.C. Visiting the National Archives Museum while seeing these gorgeous blossoms? Reserve your free timed-entry tickets to make the most of it: visit.archives.gov (NAID: 5730832)

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

🍎 Calling educators! There are just two days left to apply to our Summer Educator Institute, hosted right here at the National Archives Museum. Learn from experts about bringing the magic of primary sources & the National Archives resources to your classroom archivesfoundation.org/summer-educa...

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

[WATCH LIVE] The Foundation's Patrick Madden and Franck Cordes join Cortina Productions to demo the AI-powered tech behind The American Story exhibition at today's #AxiosAISummit. Use this link to tune in at 4:00 p.m. EST: youtube.com/watch?v=Yv3b... @axios.com

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Axios' AI+DC Summit 2026

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

From millions of records preserved by the National Archives 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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Jeanette Patrick @jeanettepatrick.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I’m excited to announce that I’ve started a position with @archivesfdn.bsky.social! I’m part of a new team working to bring civic education and programs to visitors to the National Archives Museum in DC and to people across the country.

Woman standing in front of the National Archives building in Washington, DC.

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Happy Birthday to Marbury v. Madison, decided #OTD in 1803! 🎂⚖️ SCOTUS made one of the most important decisions in court history, equipping itself with the power of ✨ Judicial Review ✨ Checks and balances were never the same!

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

On top of #America250, Route 66 is celebrating its centennial this year🛣️ Many of the iconic landmarks along the "Mother Road" are on the National Register of Historic Places, which you can explore in the National Archives online catalog. Image 1 - NAID: 7719468 Image 2 - NAID: 7719422

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter… so here we are ❄️🐿️ Take a cozy scroll through weather history via records of the National Weather Service as February also marks its anniversary. Bundle up & enjoy these frosty finds from the National Archives ☃️📸 #groundhogday

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Each month, take a look at what’s new in the National Archives' Online Catalog. The latest update includes records imported in December 2025—from newly added photos at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library to records of the Continental Congress. Explore it all: www.archives.gov/research/cat...

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

FIRST LOOK 🔎 Check out the #Boeing 737 aircraft that will take original documents from the US National Archives to eight cities across the U.S. to celebrate #America250. The Freedom Plane Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation kicks off in March: freedomplane.org #ArchivesFreedomPlane

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Before the 📱& ☎️, you'd send telegrams. The telegraph, first debuted 188 years ago this January, was one of the most revolutionary pieces of tech in American history. Many telegrams live in the records of the National Archives—explore some of the highlights: archivesfoundation.org/newsletter/h...

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Taking flight 🛫 #OnThisDay 122 years ago, the #WrightBrothers achieved flight! See the iconic 1903 Wright Flyer patent and a film of a flight in the records of the National Archives and part of #TheAmericanStory. The museum is open 10am-5:30pm EST daily (except 12/25) for a holiday visit 🎄

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

#OnThisDay 252 years ago, the Sons of Liberty protested Britain's Tea Act by dumping East India Company Tea into Boston Harbor. This pivotal moment ahead of the Revolutionary War set the stage for Americans' demand to have no taxation without representation #BostonTeaParty

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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/bil... 📚✏️

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Bill of Rights - DocsTeach

This document is the Federal Government’s official copy of the joint resolution of Congress proposing the original Bill of Rights, engrossed on parchment. (Engrossing is…

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Have you watched Death by Lightning on @netflix.com yet? You can read actual letters from Charles Guiteau, President James A. Garfield's killer, who relentlessly pursued diplomatic posts, in the holdings of the National Archives: archives.gov/publications...

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This #GivingTuesday, support the National Archives Foundation & inspire Americans everywhere understand their past. You can helps us: 🔵 Host educator workshops 🔴 Create immersive exhibitions 🔵 Bring more exciting programs to the Archives Give today: bit.ly/3M9euhU

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the resolution for a National #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. The original document will be on display in #TheAmericanStory - opening this Friday! Explore all kinds of Native American records in the National Archives: www.archives.gov/news/topics/...

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Happy (belated) birthday to First Lady, educator, and advocate for literacy, civics, and global health Laura Bush! 🎂📚 In 2018, we welcomed the First Lady to the National Archives Museum, where she was recognized as that year's recipient of the Records of Achievement Award for her work.

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Today we remember Vice President Dick Cheney, whose long career in public service spanned multiple Presidential administrations, from Gerald Ford's Chief of Staff to Secretary of Defense under H.W. Bush. His legacy lives on in the records of the National Archives.

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

This November, we commemorate 250 years of the U.S. Marine Corps! "From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli," explore the history and legacy of the Marines in the holdings of the National Archives. Discover their stories and more: www.archives.gov/research/mil... 🇺🇸 #Marines250 #SemperFi

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

🎃👻 Happy #Halloween! From Oval Office trick-or-treaters to skeletons in the White House, presidential Halloween moments live on in the Archives. Enjoy the spooky fun from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue over the years, including Caroline and John Kennedy Jr., First Lady Betty Ford, and Tricia Nixon: 🧛🦴🎭

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Play ball! ⚾ With the #WorldSeries we’re celebrating with some enthusiasts from the White House. From LBJ in 1965 (NAID: 6801620) to Nixon at the 1970 All-Star Game (NAID: 66394193), these snapshots capture the presidents joining in on America’s favorite pastime

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Though the physical doors to the National Archives are still closed right now, you can still dive into history with the online catalog. Recently digitized items include Aaron Burr's Oath of Allegiance and George W. Bush riding a tricycle as a child. Find out more: archives.gov/research/cat...

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🎗️October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, and the National Archives holds records of First Ladies like Betty Ford and Nancy Reagan who helped bring national attention to the disease and encouraged women to prioritize early detection and treatment.

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Today on President Jimmy Carter's birthday, we remember his life and legacy. Learn more about the President born #OnThisDay from Naval lieutenant to peanut farmer through records at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and the National Archives!

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National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Happy Birthday to Muppets creator and performer Jim Henson, born 89 years ago #OTD. In 1978, First Lady Rosalynn Carter invited Henson (and Big Bird) to the White House for a children's holiday party. Who is your favorite Muppet? NAID: 182858

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