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.
On September 30, 2024, Dr. Shogan shared an image portraying women’s vast contributions to U.S. industrial development and World War II wartime efforts. Check out this powerful photo of three female lumberjacks at a female-operated sawmill in Turkey Pond, NH in Nov. 1942. Our online Catalog can always surprise you! On October 1, 2024, Dr. … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: September 30-October 4, 2024
On September 23, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen J. Shogan posed for a photo with volunteers after giving remarks at the Volunteer Appreciation Event held in the Archivist's Reception Room at the National Archives in Washington, DC. If you would like to become a volunteer, you can find out more on this … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: September 23-September 27, 2024
On September 16, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan invited her X followers to join the National Archives as we begin the countdown to the nation's 250th anniversary. Learn more by visiting the Declaration250 website. Also on the 16th, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. Shogan shared the Official Military Personnel File of Roberto … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: September 16-September 20, 2024
On Monday, September 9, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen J. Shogan welcomed the members of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee to the first meeting of the 2024–2026 term. Later, Dr. Shogan shared, "It was my honor to help kick off the sixth term of the FOIA Advisory Committee yesterday. As Sen. … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: September 9-September 13, 2024
On September 2, 2024, in honor of Labor Day, Dr. Shogan posted a link to the Labor Day and labor history page on the National Archives website: https://archives.gov/news/topics/labor-day. On September 3, 2024, Dr. Shogan marked the anniversary of the Treaty of Paris. "Signed on Sept. 3, 1783, it ended the American Revolution and formalized international … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: September 2-September 6, 2024
On August 26, 2024, Dr. Shogan posted a photo of the National Archives building featuring our guardian dogs in honor of National Dog Day! She also posted a personal photograph of her pet dog Conan. On August 27, 2024, Dr. Shogan posted an item from the National Archives Catalog: a vintage USDA PSA from 1968, … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: August 26-August 30, 2024
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
