Blog Post “Don’t Be a Dope”: Will Eisner’s World War II Posters
“Don’t Be a Dope”: Will Eisner’s World War II PostersThe Still Picture Branch at the National Archives safeguards many series of posters used during World War II by the United States Government. The messages range from the promotion of Victory Gardens and the war effort...
Milestone DocumentsCurious about the most viewed and sought out documents in the holdings of the National Archives? Explore the Milestone Documents website! This newly redesigned website features digitized primary source documents that ...
Transcribing the 1950 CensusTranscribing the 1950 Census The National Archives launched the 1950 Census website on April 1, 2022. We hope you’ve had a chance to search the 1950 Census and learn more about your family history and life in ...
The 1950 Census is here!The 1950 Census is here! After 72 years of confidentiality, the 1950 Census is here! The 1950 census is now available for everyone to view on a free, dedicated website from the National Archives: 1950census.archiv...
Blog Post Declassified: Exploring formerly Top Secret records
Declassified: Exploring formerly Top Secret recordsWhile we celebrate information access every day at the National Archives, Sunshine Week is an annual event celebrating freedom of information, transparency, and open government. Join us this week as we shine a light o...
Blog Post Volunteer for Victory: American National Red Cross Nurses
Volunteer for Victory: American National Red Cross NursesFrom providing assistance in times of emergency, to offering instruction and caring for the sick, nurses have always been essential to the mission of the American National Red Cross. World War II Post...
Blog Post 1950 Census:  Please Help NARA Refine the Draft Name Index!
1950 Census: Please Help NARA Refine the Draft Name Index!NARA expects to digitally release the 1950 population census schedules for researcher use on April 1, 2022, which is 72 years after the official 1950 census day of April 1, 1950. This is the 49th in a series of ...
Blog Post Help Shape the Future of the National Archives Catalog
Help Shape the Future of the National Archives CatalogThe National Archives Catalog is going through some exciting changes! We need your help to make sure these changes are on the right track. We are looking for feedback from interested Catalog users of all level...
Blog Post 2022 Winter Olympic Games: On your mark, get set, go!
2022 Winter Olympic Games: On your mark, get set, go!As athletes and spectators across the world prepare for the 2022 Winter Olympic games in Beijing, we are weaving our way through the National Archives Catalog to bring you records related to historic Olympic Games and...
Coast Guard CaninesToday we salute the hard working canine mascots of the U.S. Coast Guard. "Knobby" at the wheel. The mongrel mascot of a Coast Guard 83-foot rescue cutter stayed with his shipmates in t...
2021 in ReviewOne of the best parts of the holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you to our Catalog community and Citizen Archivists. We are grateful for your efforts to make the records of the National Archives more acces...
Remembering Pearl Harbor80 years ago today, on the morning of December 7, 1941, Japanese bombers and torpedo planes staged a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific fleet anchored at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, propelling the United States into World ...
What's Cooking?The holiday season is here. Time to put on our historic chef hats, preheat the oven, and get started on our winter weather menus! Executive Chef Cliff Ledford and Mary Bloxson prepare a salad in the kitchen of the...
Honoring our VeteransVeterans Day is observed annually on November 11, honoring those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Each year, we acknowledge the work done and sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. A joint s...
Blog Post Introducing the Donated Collection Explorer
Introducing the Donated Collection ExplorerThe National Archives safeguards billions of documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the U.S. government. In addition to these Federal records, the National Archives holds collections of...
Commemorating Hispanic Heritage MonthJoin us in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month as we commemorate the histories, cultures, and contributions in the United States by the Latino and Hispanic communities with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, ...
Navigating the CatalogDid you know the National Archives Catalog contains over 140 million pages of digitized historical records and more than 27 million descriptions of the records in our holdings? And new pages and descriptions are being...
Going for the GoldThe Summer Olympics officially begin on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Time to lace up those running shoes, tune up the bicycle, and go for that perfect 10! Join us this week as we share a variety of records held at t...
New, Noteworthy, and NeatoThere is always something to learn and discover in the National Archives Catalog. Join us this week as we celebrate some new, noteworthy, and just plain neat stories from our holdings. US National Archives on GIP...
