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
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
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
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
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
As the Archivist of the United States, my top priority is access for all Americans to the important records of our nation that we hold in trust at the National Archives. I am deeply committed to civic education and public engagement, and I have made it a priority to expand the reach of the National … Continue reading A Message from the Archivist
On October 19, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan welcomed more than 100 guests who participated in the National Archives Sleepover at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. Read more about the sleepover here. Children between the ages of 8 and 12 and their chaperones experience the rare opportunity to sleep beside the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and the Bill of Rights. The following morning, they are treated to a pancake breakfast served by the Archivist of the United States. 🥞 National Archives photo by Susana Raab.
Earlier this month I released the National Archives’ new Strategic Framework. The framework guides our next steps in developing a multi-year strategic plan and charts a roadmap focused on building our digital future and delivering world-class experiences, both in person and online. We are the nation’s record keepers. We preserve, protect, and share the historical … Continue reading Advancing the Work of the National Archives
On October 16, 2024, in celebration of American Archives Month, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan shared this letter on X from New England Patriots coach Lou Saban asking President John F. Kennedy if he would like to join the team as a receiver. The letter was included in this July 26, 2024, … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: October 14-October 18, 2024
On October 7, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan gave remarks before members of the Archer Center, The University of Texas in Washington, DC, in the Archivist's Reception Room at the National Archives.
