To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, the National Archives and National Archives Foundation hosted online featured documents from the war and virtual programming to honor the occasion. The online exhibit and programming is made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund.
Linking the beauty and simplicity of the Taps bugle call with the symbolism of the Liberty Memorial Tower, Taps at the Tower is presented each evening at sunset. People are invited to come and use the grounds each evening, have a picnic, play games and enjoy the outdoors. At sunset (8:45 p.m.) from June 20 […]
The In4 video series features historians discussing foundational topics about the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. Videos are generally no more than four minutes long, and subjects range from a description of notable generals, to an explanation of artillery, to a description of the significance of the Western Theater, or Southern Campaign.
Hear from tour guide Annette Melendez, as she talks about the role of African-American sailors in World War II and the brave men of Gun Tub 10 who served on board USS Intrepid.
Join us for a virtual tour of the iconic National Mall in Washington, D.C. Learn about our famous memorials and monuments and explore the symbolism behind some of these iconic sites.
Explore this thematic and inquiry-based JANM microsite, which integrates photographs, letters, artwork, oral histories, and moving images from our permanent collection to share stories from all ten of the War Relocation Authority camps.
The conflict isn’t over after the the war in 1865. How do Americans reconcile with the weight and cost of the war while trying to reunify the nation and welcome people who have a newfound citizenship?
Learn about the experience of Frank Sandoval, a Mexican-American soldier in World War II, through his letters home to his family in the documentary film "Letters Home to Hero Street." "Letters Home to Hero Street" is a film and teaching resource included on PBS LearningMedia. The resource is designed for grades 9-13+. Viewers can spend […]
A short history of how the Confederate battle flag acquired its many meanings: pride of the Confederate fighting man and symbol of his memory, emblem of white supremacy and racial terror, an icon of regional identity, and a vessel for culture war politics today.
Between 1900 and 1945, wars emerged throughout the world. Read, watch videos, and participate in interactive activities that demonstrate the importance of this time period in world history.
From the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, dive into four exhibits: Aboard the USS Intrepid; Concorde. A Supersonic Story; On Liberty, Intrepid's Ports of Call During the Vietnam War; and Navy Cakes. The exhibits feature 360 and 2D images, scans of artifacts and documents.
The United Kingdom has just announced it can no longer support the Greek government in its fight against a communist rebel movement that threatens to bring Greece into the Soviet orbit. How should the United States respond? Participate in a foreign policy simulation.