Original Caption: "First Army's Best…………..rewarded for being chosen as the best WAC's among First Army installations covering eight states, the WAC's of the Months were treated to a fully paid and well diversified three day "Special Monday" in New York, for having demonstrated outstanding traits of leadership, initiative and alertness in performance of duty. Shown … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: December 2-December 6, 2024
Cpl. William Wende brushes GI Jenny, the burro mascot of an Army unit in North Africa. The interested terrier is named Pito. Ca. 1943. (111-SC-178224) On November 25, 2024, Dr. Shogan posted a photograph from our Catalog featuring "patriotic pets." You can check out the hundreds of photos of service animals as documented by government … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: November 25-November 29, 2024
On November 20, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan posted pictures from her trip to London, including a visit to the British Library, where she met with Chief Executive Officer of the British Library Roly Keating. National Archives photo by Ellis Brachman. During that same visit, Dr. Shogan also met with Chief … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: November 18-November 22, 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
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
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
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.
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
