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The National Archives Building, home of the United States’ founding documents and federal records, has been designated a National Historic Landmark. The building located on Constitution Avenue ...
National Archives at College Park’s website warned visitors that the general public would lose access to the facility. It’s ...
The National Archives building and galleries were evacuated Wednesday afternoon after two protesters dumped red powder on the U.S. Constitution’s protective casing around 2:30 p.m.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser proposes defunding the move of the District of Columbia Archives to the University of the District ...
As the nation’s recordkeeper, the Archives tells the story of America — its founding, breakdowns, mistakes and triumphs. Former employees of the agency now worry it's becoming politicized.
The priceless pages at D.C.’s National Archives tell the story of America’s birth. But did you know that inside the building itself, there’s another even more ancient story hidden in the ...
The National Archives building is to remain closed to the public until Tuesday to allow essential works to be completed following damage caused by a leak on the top floor of the building on Wednesday.