On February 12, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan met with Congresswoman Celeste Maloy while hosting her friends and family at the National Archives. Also on February 12, Dr. Shogan joined National Archives Foundation Chairman of the Board former Secretary Rodney Slater, David M. Rubenstein, and National Archives Foundation Executive Director Patrick … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: February 12–February 16, 2024
On February 4, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan and Director of the National Archives Foundation Patrick Madden, served pancakes to children who attended the 2024 Winter National Archives Sleepover. “Whether you play them or watch them, sports have helped shape America and they provide a connection to our past,” Shogan told … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: February 5–February 9, 2024
On January 29, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan welcomed two fellow women leaders to the National Archives in Washington, DC (Archives I), Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines (left) and Principle Deputy Director Stacey Dixon (right). Items relevant to national security archives, including John Wilkes Booth’s “Confederate” Cipher, were shown. On … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: January 29–February 2, 2024
Dr. Shogan's official Instagram page On January 15, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan posted this picture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The photograph is from the U.S. Information Agency and was taken at the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington. National Archives … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Social Media Report: January 15–January 19, 2024
On January 5, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan met with Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass (center left) and her U.S. Air Force team at the National Archives in Washington, DC. CMSgt Bass is the first woman in U.S. military history to serve as the highest-ranking … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Social Media Report: January 8–January 12, 2024
Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan met with Senator Shelley Moore Capito (left center in red pants) (R-WV) and her staff in the Archivist’s Board Room at the National Archives in Washington, DC on December 11, 2023. That same day, Dr. Shogan held two rescued chihuahuas, thanks to the National Archives staff who … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Social Media Report: December 11–December 15, 2023
On December 5, 2023, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan attended the 2023 Records of Achievement Award Ceremony honoring Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, hosted by the National Archives Foundation. On December 6, 2023,Dr. Shogan met with Representative Chuck Edwards (R-NC) and his Congressional staff in the Legislative Vaults of the National … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Social Media Report: December 4-December 8, 2023
On November 20, 2023, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan shared that she met with news anchor Bret Baier during her visit to the George Bush Presidential Library. “I can’t wait to read his new graphic novel for kids that emphasizes fun stories from American history!” she said. On November 21, Dr. Shogan … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Social Media Report: November 20-December 1, 2023
On November 14, 2023, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan participated the "Preserving Democracy: The Role of the National Archives" panel held by the Baker Institute, a think tank at Rice University. The event was moderated by Rice University professor Douglas Brinkley (far left), and attended by Rice University Vice Provost and University … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Social Media Report: November 13–17, 2023
During her visit to the U.S. National Archives in Seattle, Dr. Shogan combed through the D.B. Cooper FBI case files. Check them out here: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/325594152 On November 6, 2023, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan met with the staff of Senator John Fetterman (D-PA). On November 7, 2023, Dr. Shogan welcomed her former … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Social Media Report: November 6–9, 2023
