U.S. National Archives

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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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By using punched paper tape, staff can make density and color corrections. This helps in the creation of a new film copy that replicates how the film would have looked at the time it was made.

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It sounds like a sci-fi video game, but this is a color analyzer at the National Archives! 🕹️ With this machine, preservation staff can view and set light cues for film negatives and adjust light levels for red, green, and blue at specific frames. #AmericanArchivesMonth

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Ready to get started on archival research at the National Archives? View our "Getting Started Overview" https://t.co/fCfaWSI6qO and view our online Catalog at https://t.co/dwGmbXhRvn for MILLIONS of our records. #AskAnArchivist

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Let's start with the basics: What's a record and how does the National Archives organize so may records?

(We have 13.5 billion pieces of paper, by the way!) #AskAnArchivist

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The real deal on handing records with and without gloves and how to handle your own family records. #AskAnArchivist

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It’s #AskAnArchivist Day, and our archivists answered the top questions they get asked working at the National Archives. 🧵⤵️

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Happy 251st birthday to the U.S. Navy! ⚓️

At the National Archives, we preserve a wide range of Navy records, from photos and maps to films and electronic records, offering a glimpse into their storied past. Explore our @USNavy records here: https://t.co/KFpSfJ3we3

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Did you miss our "Forgotten Founding Fathers" post? Explore more founding-era stories here: https://t.co/2B4mCRZHU4

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Signing the Declaration of Independence was an act of treason— and a potential death sentence.

Explore the lesser-known stories of our nation’s Founding Fathers.
#America250

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A couple of months ago, we highlighted some of our nation’s lesser-known Founding Fathers. Today, we’re sharing the stories of some Founding Ladies—women whose boldness and vision helped shape America.
#America250

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While public openness about healthcare might not seem unusual today, Betty Ford's advocacy in the 1970s for regular screenings made an extraordinary impact and led to a widespread surge in mammograms known as the “Betty Ford blip.” #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

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Shortly after assuming the role of First Lady, Betty Ford received a breast cancer diagnosis. On September 26, 1974, doctors discovered a tumor, leading to a mastectomy two days later. Breaking with social conventions of the time, Ford openly shared her diagnosis with the public.

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Many holdings are available in the National Archives Catalog at https://t.co/B4RmGIb3pG for the public to explore online or download the full data files.

#ERecsDay #DigitalPreservation #DidYouKnow

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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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The Digital Records Division oversees every stage of the archival lifecycle for born-digital federal records, accessioning digital record types in over 60 formats ranging from computer aided design drawings and digital cinema to textual data, web records, and more. 💾💻

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"Free and Independent" takes visitors on the emotional journey in crafting, adopting, and celebrating the Declaration of Independence. Get tickets at https://t.co/wSqTxaRwNS.

This video was NOT AI generated. Watch the wide-angle drone flight on YouTube: https://t.co/utB2YKoh76

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Explore the extraordinary document that has driven our nation for more than 250 years at the National Archives Museum! Fly with us through "Free and Independent: A Celebration of the Declaration", on display through July 5, 2027. #NationalArchives #VisitWashingtonDC #America250

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The Still Picture Branch at the National Archives holds many photographs related to Camp Hale and the Mountain Troops. Learn more: https://t.co/vewsWMRJ4y #WWII #MilitaryHistory

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The elite soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division, the @USArmy's first and only mountain infantry division, trained at Camp Hale in Colorado during World War II.

The soldiers participated in mountain warfare techniques including climbing, skiing, and cold-weather survival.

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The original caption to a photo of a soldier mid-obstacle course notes, “The Camp Hale course would be arduous enough anywhere, but when it is coupled with an altitude of almost 10,000 feet, the record of 10 3/4 minutes for the complete round is remarkable.”