Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary: January 22–January 26, 2024

NAID: 7682493 On January 23, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan congratulated David Grann, author of Killers of the Flower Moon, on the film’s multiple Oscar nominations. The information in the book relied upon records held at the National Archives at Fort Worth. That same day, Dr. Shogan encouraged audiences to explore … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary: January 22–January 26, 2024

News Update: NARA Eliminates Pandemic Backlog of Veteran Records Requests

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has eliminated the pandemic-related backlog of veteran records requests at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in Saint Louis, MO. “The National Archives plays a critical role in ensuring that our veterans and their families have access to the records they need for the benefits they've earned. Clearing … Continue reading News Update: NARA Eliminates Pandemic Backlog of Veteran Records Requests

Dr. Shogan’s Social Media Report: January 15–January 19, 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

Dr. Shogan’s Social Media Report: January 8–January 12, 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

Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary: January 8–January 12, 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 Weekly Summary: January 8–January 12, 2024

A screenshot of an X post from Dr. Colleen Shogan that says, "Happy Holidays from Blair House, which serves as the President's guest residence. President Truman lived and worked here during the major White House renovation." Below are four images of rooms in Blair House with Christmas trees and other seasonal decorations.

Dr. Shogan’s Social Media & Weekly Summary Report: December 16, 2023–January 5, 2024

On December 18, 2023, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan shared a series of holiday photos from Blair House, which serves as the President’s guest residence and played host to President Truman during a major White House renovation between 1948 and 1952. Continuing the in spirit of the holidays, Dr. Shogan shared a … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Social Media & Weekly Summary Report: December 16, 2023–January 5, 2024