Dr. Bradford Wilson

Dr. Bradford Wilson, 12th Archivist of the United States

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On October 19, 1781, British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington at Yorktown after 7,000+ British and German troops were taken as prisoners by American and French troops. The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolution.

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Join me for my new series, #FoundingFriday, where we explore history in the eyes of American statesmen.
We’re starting today with a quote from Founding Father and second president, John Adams: “Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people.”

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Source: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum @FDRLibrary

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt designated Columbus Day a national holiday in 1934. Columbus Day is a reminder of the spirit that created our nation and of the perseverance of our founders. Roosevelt's words still ring true today as we celebrate Columbus Day on Monday.

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Happy #AmericanArchivesMonth! Following #ElectronicRecordsDay last week, we’re spotlighting the Digital Records Division at the National Archives, whose dedicated work ensures our nation’s digital records are preserved and accessible. 🧵⬇️

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It was a pleasure to host @KelleyAshbyPaul at the National Archives and learn about her recently released book "Good Night, Young American." Americans of all ages can enjoy this story of our nation's founding!

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"Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened." Washington's Farewell Address, 1796

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His loss, my gain.

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The great historian, David McCullough, referred to the collected records of the National Archives as “one of the wonders of our country, the richest, most enthralling documentation we have as a nation of who we are, what we have achieved, our adventures, and what we stand for."

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Happy Constitution Day!📜On September 17, 1787, delegates gathered at the Constitutional Convention to sign the U.S. Constitution, establishing the foundation of our nation's government.
The National Archives is proud to be the permanent home to our nation's founding documents.

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On this Constitution Day, join us at the @USNatArchives, the home of the U.S. Constitution. As we celebrate 250 years of America’s independence, see George Washington's Annotated Copy of a Draft of the U.S. Constitution, on display for the first time ever. https://t.co/hQHhPBIL8j