
1968: A Year of Turmoil and Change - National Archives
Jun 6, 2018 · Pieces of History Blog: The National Archives and 1968: A Year of Triumph and Tragedy In reflection, 1968 was a year of triumph and tragedy. International and national events changed the …
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Civil Rights Act (1964) | National Archives
Feb 8, 2022 · EnlargeDownload Link Citation: Civil Rights Act of 1964; 7/2/1964; Enrolled Acts and Resolutions of Congress, 1789 - 2011; General Records of the United States Government, Record …
The Bill of Rights: A Transcription | National Archives
Aug 7, 2025 · Note: The following text is a transcription of the enrolled original of the Joint Resolution of Congress proposing the Bill of Rights, which is on permanent display in the Rotunda at the National …
Findings on MLK Assassination | National Archives
Aug 15, 2016 · Findings on MLK Assassination A. James Earl Ray Fired One Shot at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Shot Killed Dr. King Biography of James Earl Ray The committee's investigation Dr. …
George Washington's Birthday - National Archives
Feb 27, 2025 · EnlargeDownload Link George Washington, copy of painting by Gilbert Stuart, 1931 - 1932; Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch, George Washington Bicentennial …
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Episodes 5-8 | National Archives
Jun 6, 2019 · Episode 5: America Goes to War Johnson orders air campaign and sends first ground troops to Vietnam We will fight whatever way the United States wants. Le Duan, General Secretary …
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday - National Archives
Dec 3, 2024 · In January, to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we remember his contributions to the nation and his role in the civil rights movement. Additional resources about …
A Heart of Purple - National Archives
Nov 12, 2024 · The Story of America’s Oldest Military Decoration and Some of Its Recipients Winter 2012, Vol. 44, No. 4 By Fred L. Borch PDF version The distinctive color and unusual shape of the …