Facial Hair Friday: The Original Adlai E. Stevenson

When most people hear the name Adlai E. Stevenson, they may first think of Adlai E. Stevenson II (1900–1965), the Governor of Illinois, two-time candidate for President of the United States, and ambassador to the United Nations. They may also think of Adlai E. Stevenson III (1930–2021), Senator from Illinois from 1970 to 1981, and … Continue reading Facial Hair Friday: The Original Adlai E. Stevenson

Historic Spotlight: Budge Weidman

April is Volunteer Appreciation month, and the subject of today's historic highlight was not a staff member at the National Archives but instead served as a volunteer who led a major all-volunteer project on Civil War–era records: Budge Weidman. From 1994 to 2009, Budge Weidman served as the volunteer project manager of the Civil War … Continue reading Historic Spotlight: Budge Weidman

The Slow Vanishing of Mao Zedong

Today’s post comes from Callie Belback from the National Archives History Office. Among the 20th century’s most famous political leaders, Mao Zedong still fascinates fellow politicians, scholars, historians, and students. He was the founder of the People’s Republic of China, ideological leader of Maoism, revolutionary, and Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party.  Exterior view of … Continue reading The Slow Vanishing of Mao Zedong

Unsung Heroes of World War I: The Carrier Pigeons

This month’s hashtag party is for the birds, literally—share your feathered friend related content on Friday, April 7, 2023, on Instagram and Twitter by using #ArchivesHashtagParty and #ArchivesForTheBirds! Today’s post from Garet Anderson-Lind was originally published in 2018 and has been updated. World War I was one of the first great wars during the industrial revolution. … Continue reading Unsung Heroes of World War I: The Carrier Pigeons

Ceremonial First Pitches

President William Howard Taft was the first U.S. President to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game. As baseball's Opening Day nears, we are sharing images from the National Archives of past Presidents, First Ladies—and even a government mascot—and ceremonial pitches. Every U.S. President from William Howard Taft to John F. Kennedy threw … Continue reading Ceremonial First Pitches

On the Basis of Sex: Equal Credit Opportunities

March is Women’s History Month. Visit the National Archives website for resources and virtual events related to women’s history. Today’s post comes from Callie Belback from the National Archives History Office. Today in the United States, anyone above the age of 18 can apply for a credit card or a loan and be considered solely … Continue reading On the Basis of Sex: Equal Credit Opportunities

Historic Staff Spotlight: Kathryn M. Murphy

March is Women’s History Month, and we are marking the occasion with a series on our social media channels that focuses on the achievements of women who have worked at the National Archives over the years. Throughout March these stories will be shared via social media using the hashtag #WomenOfRecord, and you can follow along … Continue reading Historic Staff Spotlight: Kathryn M. Murphy

On the Basis of Sex: Equal Pay

March is Women’s History Month. Visit the National Archives website for resources and virtual events related to women’s history. Today’s post comes from Callie Belback from the National Archives History Office. During World War II, when a large numbers of men went off to war, a labor shortage ensued, which women quickly filled. By 1945, … Continue reading On the Basis of Sex: Equal Pay

The National Archives Recorded Music Association 

This month’s hashtag party is all about music—from instruments to marching bands, from R&B singers to orchestra leaders, from record players to boomboxes, let’s make a beautiful noise together. Join the conversation Friday, March 3, 2023, on Instagram and Twitter by using #ArchivesHashtagParty and #ArchivesMusic! During World War II, as part of an effort to … Continue reading The National Archives Recorded Music Association 

Facial Hair Friday: Carlton Chapman and the Ultimate Sacrifice

Carlton Chapman was born in Pembroke, a small town in Southwestern Virginia, in 1912. He was working for the Norfolk and Western Railway when the United States entered World War II. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a machine gunner with the 761st Tank Battalion. "Cpl. Carlton Chapman...is a machine-gunner … Continue reading Facial Hair Friday: Carlton Chapman and the Ultimate Sacrifice