US National Archives

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Stories from the Great Depression

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About the Archives

With 44 locations across the United States, extensive holdings, helpful research tools, and specialized departments, the National Archives has a wealth of information and services to provide the American public.
Let us show you what the National Archives and Records Administration is all about at http://bit.ly/LRWbpO.

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Public Programs & Important Events at the National Archives

To see the latest expert lecture, book signing, rare film screening, or other event, check our calendar at http://www.archives.gov/calendar/. You can also watch events you've missed on our YouTube channel at http://bit.ly/LZJ2Jx.

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Inside the Vaults

Inside the Vaults includes highlights from the National Archives in the Washington, DC, area and from the Presidential libraries and regional archives nationwide. These shorts present behind-the-scenes exclusives and offer surprising stories about the National Archives treasures. See more from Inside the Vaults at http://bit.ly/LzQNae.

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Prologue Magazine

Find historic and rarely seen footage related to articles in Prologue magazine.

Published quarterly by the National Archives for more than 40 years, Prologue magazine brings readers stories based on the holdings and programs of the National Archives from Washington, DC, to the regional archives and Presidential libraries. Access articles online at http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/, in print, or download high-quality issues for your e-reader or iPhone on our Scribd and Zinio sites.

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DocsTeach.org Tutorials

DocsTeach.org enables educators to find and create interactive learning activities with primary source documents. Learn how to use this wonderful tool with these detailed how-to videos, and visit http://docsteach.org/ for more information.

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Know Your Records

Know Your Records lectures are held weekly on Tuesdays in room G-25 at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, and Thursdays in Lecture Room B at the College Park building. Learn more about the Know Your Records program at http://www.archives.gov/dc-metro/know-your-records or via e-mail at inquire@nara.gov.

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The Olympics at the National Archives

In honor of the 2010 Olympics, we compiled a series of short clips from our moving image holdings that cover Olympics from Helsinki to Hollywood. Now, in 2012, it's time to celebrate the Summer Olympics. Enjoy!

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Visit Our Nation's Parks

In the 1930s the Department of Interior made a series of films on the nation's growing park system, from trails blazed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in Yosemite, California, all the way up to Minnesota's 10,000 lakes.

Now you can see what your local parks looked like during the Great Depression, a time when many old parks were upgraded and many new parks were created.

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Tracing World War II

Follow the National Archives on YouTube as it showcases its World War II film collection from the bombing of Pearl Harbor through D-Day and the peace of September 1945.

Check back every Wednesday for new footage!

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1940 Census

See historical videos advertising the benefits and administration of the 1940 census, then learn how to use the documents at the National Archives, online and in person.

The learn more about the 1940 Census at the National Archives, visit http://1940census.archives.gov/

The Historic Films collection makes archival film footage accessible to the public. Learn more about the videos at http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/.

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Life at Home

From the majestic forests in our National Parks System to everyday life at an American farm, this playlist includes archival videos about what Americans can experience right here at home.

The Historic Films collection makes archival film footage accessible to the public. Learn more about the videos at http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/.

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Space Exploration

From the first man on the moon to the Discovery's last flight, watch American space exploration unfold in these videos.

The Historic Films collection makes archival film footage accessible to the public. Learn more about the videos at http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/.