Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: November 11-November 15, 2024

On November 12, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan delivered the National Archives' Impact Statement at the sentencing of Jackson Green, one of two individuals who pleaded guilty to vandalizing the encasement of the Constitution on Valentine's Day this year. Also on November 12, Dr. Shogan posted an invite to come check … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: November 11-November 15, 2024

National Archives building in Washington D.C.

Statement at the Sentencing for the Perpetrators of Vandalism to the National Archives

November 15, 2024, update: Donald Zepeda's sentence was announced today. He was sentenced to two years in prison, two years of probation, and additional restitution and community service. I was in Federal court today to deliver the National Archives’ Impact Statement at the sentencing of Jackson Green, one of the two individuals who pleaded guilty … Continue reading Statement at the Sentencing for the Perpetrators of Vandalism to the National Archives

Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: November 4-November 8, 2024

On November 5, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan met with White House Fellows in the Archivist's Board Room at the National Archives in Washington, DC. National Archives photo by Susana Raab. As part of the National Archives’ Veterans Day celebrations, NARA will host a program on November 13 honoring the 80th … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: November 4-November 8, 2024

Message from the Archivist: Preview the Signature Galleries

Earlier today I shared this note with National Archives employees, and I want to share it with you: Given the recent attention around the development of the new signature galleries for the National Archives Building, I want to make sure all NARA employees have had the opportunity to see the online walkthrough of the current … Continue reading Message from the Archivist: Preview the Signature Galleries

Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: October 28-November 1, 2024

On October 28, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan met with Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman in her office at the National Archives in Washington, DC. That same day, Dr. Shogan marked the anniversary of the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty in 1886. The original deed of gift for the Statue of … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: October 28-November 1, 2024