On August 20, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan welcomed the student winners of America's Field Trip from America250, a commission established in advance of the upcoming semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States. "Their enthusiasm for history and reading is contagious," Dr. Shogan wrote on X. "We're excited they're joining us on … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: August 19-August 23, 2024
On August 12, 2024, Dr. Shogan posted an example of an old trail map (1936 Box Canyon Loop) as part of an effort to highlight our Forest Service records through history. You can check them out for yourself here. What will you discover today? On August 13, 2024, just in time for back-to-school activities, Dr. … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: August 12-August 16, 2024
On August 5, 2024, Dr. Shogan posted about Katharine Lee Bates and her inspiration to write the opening lines of the poem "America the Beautiful" while traveling to Pikes Peak. The Denver National Archives has over 600 cubic feet of records from the Air Force Academy, including this photo of Pikes Peak from 1945. On … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: August 5-August 9, 2024
On July 29, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan marked the anniversary of the signing of the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on July 29, 1958. "This landmark document made it possible for the United States to pioneer space exploration!" she said on … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: July 29-August 2, 2024
