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       It took 5 men to write the 52-word Preamble, but we think you can do it in 140 characters on Twitter (or in the comments below). From today through September 17—the 225th anniversary of the ratification of the Constitution—we’re asking you to condense the meaning of the Preamble in a bite-sized tweet. On Constitution Day, the Archivist of the United States will choose the winner, who will receive a pocket-size Constitution from the Foundation for the National Archives. The rules are simple: shorten the Preamble down to as few words (or letters) as possible while retaining the Preamble’s meaning, then tweet us your response using the hashtag #Preamble. (Or, just put your submission in the comments below) “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” Full details here: http://go.usa.gov/r7TH
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    • MaryAileen Kingsley
      I'm writing a paper on the Cloud Migration internally at the National Archives. Can you direct me to a location for current information?
      14 · August 16 at 4:32pm
    • Shon Lambright
      Toured your fine facility last week for the first time. Very impressive. Can't wait to get back
      1 · August 3 at 10:53am
    • Chuck Jones
      Did Michael Delaney survive the civil war?
      1 · August 3 at 9:05am
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    Tuesday
    231 years ago today, George Washington captured Yorktown, VA, heralding the end of the Revolutionary War. Sarah Benjamin saw it happen and later recounted her story.
    Sarah Benjamin's Eyewitness Account of the Surrender at Yorktown, 11/20/1837 - 11/20/1837
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    Monday
    Just in: a publication to go with the National Archives’ brand-new exhibit in Washington, DC! Here’s curator and author Stacey Bredhoff with the book.

    http://www.archives.gov/nae/support/shop/books.html

    “To the Brink: JFK and the Cuban Mi...
    ssile Crisis” was created by the National Archives and its John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and made possible in part by the Foundation for the National Archives, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, and the generous support of Lead Sponsor AT&T. Special recognition to the Lawrence F. O’Brien Family.
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    Photo: Just in: a publication to go with the National Archives’ brand-new exhibit in Washington, DC! Here’s curator and author Stacey Bredhoff with the book. http://www.archives.gov/nae/support/shop/books.html “To the Brink: JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis” was created by the National Archives and its John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and made possible in part by the Foundation for the National Archives, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, and the generous support of Lead Sponsor AT&T. Special recognition to the Lawrence F. O’Brien Family.
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    October 12
    The chilling—but ultimately uplifting— story of the United States’ and the Soviet Union’s showdown fifty years ago is being told at the National Archives. “To the Brink: JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis,” opens today!

    “To the Brink: JFK an...
    d the Cuban Missile Crisis” was created by the National Archives and its John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and made possible in part by the Foundation for the National Archives, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, and the generous support of Lead Sponsor AT&T. Special recognition to the Lawrence F. O’Brien Family.
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    To The Brink - JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis : Index
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    October 11
    It's the birthday of the longest-serving First Lady! Eleanor Roosevelt would be 128 today. Who's your favorite First Lady?

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    Photo: It's the birthday of the longest-serving First Lady! Eleanor Roosevelt would be 128 today. Who's your favorite First Lady? http://research.archives.gov/description/598929
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    October 5
    Head to the National Archives on Friday, October 12 for a new exhibit! “To the Brink: JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis” commemorates the 50th anniversary of the crisis and includes audio recordings of White House meetings made by President ...
    John F. Kennedy in the fall of 1962. The recordings and other National Archives records document the dramatic events that brought the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of war and back again.


    “To the Brink: JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis” was created by the National Archives and its John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and made possible in part by the Foundation for the National Archives, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, and the generous support of Lead Sponsor AT&T. Special recognition to the Lawrence F. O’Brien Family.
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    October 4
    It's World Animal Day-- but talk about an unusual pet! What kind of animal is your favorite?

    "Bishop John Andrew Gregg, Leader of [the] African Methodist Church in North Central United States and Envoy of President Roosevelt, fondles a pet koala bear adopted by Pfc. Sammy Hurt... Around the Bishop are members of the [630th] Ordnance Company.", 07/21/1943
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    Photo: It's World Animal Day-- but talk about an unusual pet! What kind of animal is your favorite? "Bishop John Andrew Gregg, Leader of [the] African Methodist Church in North Central United States and Envoy of President Roosevelt, fondles a pet koala bear adopted by Pfc. Sammy Hurt... Around the Bishop are members of the [630th] Ordnance Company.", 07/21/1943 http://research.archives.gov/description/531169
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    October 2
    Did you know that the First Amendment was written third? 223 years ago, the 12-article Bill of Rights went to the states for ratification, and only Articles 3-12 made the cut. Click through to find out what 1 and 2 were (hint: one eventually became the 27th Amendment) and see the document in person at the US National Archives in Washington, DC!
    Bill of Rights
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    The Bill of Rights constitutes the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
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    October 1
    132 years ago today, John Philip Sousa, composer of some of our most famous patriotic music (including a familiar march borrowed by Monty Python) became the 17th Leader of the Marine Corps Band. But did you know that Sousa enlisted when he was only 13? Read on!
    The Text Message » Music at the Archives – John Philip Sousa
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    September 28
    Famed astronomer Edwin Hubble passed on today in 1953-- but did you know that in addition to gazing at the stars he served in the U.S. military in both World Wars? His WWI draft card at the National Archives at Atlanta describes him as 28 y...
    ears old, tall, with dark hair and hazel eyes, an assistant at the University of Chicago who listed his home address as Yerkes Observatory. What other tidbits of information can you glean from this record?
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    World War I Draft Cards: Edwin Powell Hubble
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    Archival Holdings Guide for the National Archives regional facility in Atlanta, Georgia
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    September 27
    56 years ago today, Milburn G. Apt became the first person to fly faster than Mach 3-- three times the speed of sound. Sadly, the plane lost control shortly thereafter and crashed. He did not survive. Learn more about Apt's flight in this record from the National Archives at Philadelphia.
    Our document presented here is an October 1956 progress report sent from Edwards Air Force Base in California to the NACA (the predecessor of NASA) Research Center in Langley, Virginia describing two powered flights of the Bell X-2 aircraft...
    .

    The Bell X-2 was an experimental rocket plane designed to explore the thermal barrier (i.e. aerodynamic heating of aircraft experienced while flying between Mach 2 and Mach 3).

    Both flights featured in this report were landmark moments in aviation history.
    The September 7, 1956 flight of Iven Kincheloe set a new altitude record of 125, 900 feet which would last until it was broken on August 12, 1960. It was also the first time an airplane flew above 100,000 feet in altitude.

    The September 27, 1956 flight of Milburn Apt marked the first time that an aircraft flew in excess of Mach 3. Apt’s fatal flight at Mach 3.2 (2,094 mph) would remain the airspeed record until it was broken on August 4, 1960 by Joseph Walker flying the X-15 rocket plane.
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    Photo: Our document presented here is an October 1956 progress report sent from Edwards Air Force Base in California to the NACA (the predecessor of NASA) Research Center in Langley, Virginia describing two powered flights of the Bell X-2 aircraft. The Bell X-2 was an experimental rocket plane designed to explore the thermal barrier (i.e. aerodynamic heating of aircraft experienced while flying between Mach 2 and Mach 3). Both flights featured in this report were landmark moments in aviation history. The September 7, 1956 flight of Iven Kincheloe set a new altitude record of 125, 900 feet which would last until it was broken on August 12, 1960. It was also the first time an airplane flew above 100,000 feet in altitude. The September 27, 1956 flight of Milburn Apt marked the first time that an aircraft flew in excess of Mach 3. Apt’s fatal flight at Mach 3.2 (2,094 mph) would remain the airspeed record until it was broken on August 4, 1960 by Joseph Walker flying the X-15 rocket plane.
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    September 26
    It's photographer Lewis Hine's birthday today! He worked for many organizations, including the WPA, and is responsible for some of the most iconic images of early 20th-century America. What's your favorite photo that you've taken?
    Picturing the Century : Portfolio: Lewis Hine
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    An exhibition of 20th century photographs from the holdings of the National Archives and Records Administration.
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  17. Foundation for the National Archives shared National Archives at New York's photo.
    September 25
    Shout out to New Yorkers! Have you visited the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House yet to see the National Archives at New York's new exhibit? It's a fascinating look at records of NYC's maritime history.
    Main view, The World's Port exhibit, Rotunda, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, One Bowling Green, NY, NY.
    Photo: Main view, The World's Port exhibit, Rotunda, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, One Bowling Green, NY, NY.
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    September 21
    DGarland tweeting from Natiional Archives at New York City. World's Port exhibit in new Custom House (near Battery park) spot looks great!
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    September 21
    Big news from the Big Apple! "The World's Port: Through Documents of the National Archives" opens today at the National Archives at New York and will run through November 25th in the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House Rotunda in NYC.
    Main view, The World's Port exhibit, Rotunda, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, One Bowling Green, NY, NY.
    Photo: Main view, The World's Port exhibit, Rotunda, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, One Bowling Green, NY, NY.
    Photo: Interior shot, The World's Port exhibit, Rotunda, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, One Bowling Green, NY, NY. Note the image in the exhibit is an earlier version of that same section of the Rotunda! Talk about history!
    Photo: Port of New York Panel, The World's Port exhibit, Rotunda, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, One Bowling Green, NY, NY.
    Photo: Overall view, The World's Port exhibit, Rotunda, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, One Bowling Green, NY, NY.
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  21. Foundation for the National Archives shared Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York Public Library's photo.
    September 19
    Friday through Monday, don't miss a once-in-a-lifetime, 150th anniversary opportunity to see the draft and official versions of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation together at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York Public Library!
    The First Step to Freedom: Abraham Lincoln's Preliminary Emancipation Proclmation

    Friday, September 21--Monday, September 24, 2012

    In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, this four-day exhibit...
    ion will present for the first time together Abraham Lincoln's handwritten draft, issued on September 22, 1862, from the New York State Library, and The Official Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, from the National Archives.

    Registration begins on September 5, 2012. Visit, www.schomburgcenter.org/emancipation150 for more information.

    This exhibition was organized by:
    The New York State Education Department, Board of Regents
    Dr. Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor

    New York State Museum - New York State Library - New York State Archives
    Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
    The New York Public Library
    National Archives and Records Administration

    The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is grateful to the James S. and Merryl H. Tisch Foundation for its generous support of the anniversary celebration and exhibition-related programming.
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    Photo: The First Step to Freedom: Abraham Lincoln's Preliminary Emancipation Proclmation Friday, September 21--Monday, September 24, 2012 In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, this four-day exhibition will present for the first time together Abraham Lincoln's handwritten draft, issued on September 22, 1862, from the New York State Library, and The Official Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, from the National Archives. Registration begins on September 5, 2012. Visit, www.schomburgcenter.org/emancipation150 for more information. This exhibition was organized by: The New York State Education Department, Board of Regents Dr. Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor New York State Museum - New York State Library - New York State Archives Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture The New York Public Library National Archives and Records Administration The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is grateful to the James S. and Merryl H. Tisch Foundation for its generous support of the anniversary celebration and exhibition-related programming.
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    September 18
    Tomorrow at noon, see a free screening of "Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment" at the National Archives.

    A landmark in American documentary films, Robert Drew’s cinéma vérité work chronicles how President John F. Kennedy, along with ...
    his brother Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, clashed with Alabama Governor George Wallace over racial integration at the University of Alabama in 1963.

    Special guest Dr. Sharon Malone will also speak about her sister Vivian Malone, who is featured in the film.

    Image: President Kennedy addressing the nation after the integration of the U. of Alabama, 6/11/63.
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    Photo: Tomorrow at noon, see a free screening of "Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment" at the National Archives. A landmark in American documentary films, Robert Drew’s cinéma vérité work chronicles how President John F. Kennedy, along with his brother Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, clashed with Alabama Governor George Wallace over racial integration at the University of Alabama in 1963. Special guest Dr. Sharon Malone will also speak about her sister Vivian Malone, who is featured in the film. Image: President Kennedy addressing the nation after the integration of the U. of Alabama, 6/11/63.
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    September 18
    Happy 200th birthday, Charles Dickens! Here's a photo of the man himself taken by Mathew Brady-- or was it? We've heard a rumor that it might have been a photoshop-style edit on an earlier pic by a different studio. So we're throwing it out there to all you Civil War and photography gurus-- what do you think?
    Charles Dickens, ca. 1860 - ca. 1865
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