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Browse our most popular items and staff favorites. Proceeds go directly to support the National Archives Experience and educational programming at the Archives.

* Those marked with a star were designed especially for the Foundation for the National Archives, based on the holdings of the National Archives.

Presidential Pet Bo Pick up a plush replica of Barack Obama's new puppy, "Bo," the latest in a long line of First Pets making their home at the White House.


The Kiss Matted Print*
Celebrate the end of World War II all over again with this enduring (and endearing) image, captured in New York City by Lieutenant Victor Jorgensen.

Fraktur Family Tree Pendant *
Show off your interest in genealogy with this heirloom piece designed using 19th century family tree images from the National Archives.


Your Land, Our Land *
Read about the diverse heritage of America with this book compiled by Archives staffers who searched their files to find the images and documents representing life in every part of the country.

The U.S. Constitution Quiz Deck
Test your knowledge of the U.S. Constitution with this deck of 48 cards in a lively Q&A format featuring questions about the content of this founding document.

Emancipation Document
Take home the text of President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, declaring "that all persons held as slaves within the rebellious states are, and hence forward shall be free."

We The People Baseball*
Enjoy America's favorite pastime with this patriotic leather ball inscribed with the words and signatures from the U.S. Constitution.

We The People Tote *
Carry your books or research in this handsome yet practical tote bag, inscribed with the preamble to the U.S. Constitution: "We the People …"

Rosie the Riveter Lunch Box*
Impress your coworkers with a red or blue "Rosie the Riveter" lunch box, based on the best-known character of the World War II recruitment posters.

Fraktur Family Record Chart*
Celebrate a wedding or a birth by recording your personal family history on this reproduction of an authentic fraktur from the National Archives holdings.

Emancipation Proclamation Bookmark*
Mark your history book with this quote from President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which reads, "…shall be free."

The Heritage of the Past Glass Bowl*
Decorate your home with inspiration from the Heritage sculpture outside the historic National Archives Building - a glass bowl etched with the words: "The heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the future."

Proceeds support the National Archives Experience.