"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of
Road to Revolution is a rotating exhibition series highlighting National Archives records that document major milestones and critical historical context to the American Revolution, the Revolutionary W
An American History Experience Like No Other Beginning November 21, 2025, the National Archives Museum debuts a once-in-a generation redesign of its permanent exhibits: The American Story and the Dis
Explore how generations of Americans sought to fulfill the promise of the founding documents. Begin your exploration of "Records of Rights" by viewing an original 1297 Magna Carta, on display courtesy
Get up close to historic treasures with Opening the Vault Some of the nation’s most historic treasures are now on display in a new, temporary exhibition at the National Archives Museum in Was
George Washington’s Revolutionary War Account Book, 1775-1783. National Archives, General Records of the Department of the Treasury George Washington’s Revolutionary War Account Book, 1775-1783. Nati
All wars are fought twice, the first time on the battlefield, the second time in memory
After World War II, Mary Sears was promoted to lieutenant commander and served as officer in charge of the Navy’s new Division of Oceanography. She retired as a commander in the Navy Reserve in 1963.
