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    The Conquerors

    Michael Beschloss talked about his book, The Conquerors: Roosevelt, Truman and the Destruction of Hitler’s Germany, 1941-1945, published by Simon and Schuster. In the book he details the pri…

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    Top 10 Historical Documents

    The Archivist of the United States, John Carlin, talked about the results of a national contest to name the top ten historical documents and about the display of the documents at the Nationa…

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    Rededication of National Archives

    President Bush and others spoke at a rededication ceremony of the newly encased Charters of Freedom. They talked about the importance and significance of the documents and the display at the…

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    Presidential Tapes: Taping Systems History

    Participants talked about the history of taping presidents in the White House, the significance of the taping systems, and how the tapes were used in different presidencies. Following their …

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    America's Historical Documents

    Participating by remote connection, Archivist of the U.S. John Carlin showed some of the nation’s most important historical documents and talked about the U.S. News and World Report and the …

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    National Archives

    Archivist of the United States John Carlin showed the newly encased Charters of Freedom that were rededicated in a ceremony with President George W. Bush on September 17, 2003.

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    Truman Library Discovery

    Ray Geselbracht spoke to reporters about a recently discovered diary of former President Harry S. Truman found when moving portions of the collection at the Truman Library. Geselbracht also …

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    Historic American Documents

    Mr. Carlin spoke about the role historic documents held at the National Archives in forwarding democracy. He also talked about recent renovations to the National Archives facilities on the M…

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    Presidential Gifts

    Witnesses testified about the inventory of official gifts to the president and the United States. They also talked about proposed legislation to change the methods by which gifts are receive…

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    Presidential Records Act

    Witnesses testified about the Presidential Records Act of 1978, which declared presidential records to be federal property and placed them in the custody and control of the Archivist of the …

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    Presidential Reputations

    Scholars discussed presidents of the 20th century, what lies in store for future presidents, and how historians will view them. The panel responded to questions from the audience.

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    Film Storage Facilities Tour

    The National Archives hosted a media availability meeting so that journalists could see what is believed to be the original Zapruder film of President Kennedy’s assassination. The film has b…

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    Millenium Activities

    President and Mrs. Clinton announced the opening of the White House Office on the New Millenium which will be coordinating historical and symbolic events leading up to the next century. Mrs.…

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    Nixon's White House Tapes

    Archivist of the United States John Carlin talked about the National Archives' efforts to release audio tapes made by President Nixon during his presidency. He announced that all parties to …

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    Women's Historical Role in U.S. Politics

    House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA), Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt (D-MO), Representative Patricia Schroeder (D-CO) and other United States Representatives joined National Archivist John…

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    Tuesday Journal National Archives

    Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…

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    Declaration of Independence Reading

    On the 219th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at the National Archives, speakers performed a dramatic reading of the document. The video also included a performance of the Old …

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    Washington Friday Journal

    Washington Journal for June 9, 1995.

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    U.S. Archivist Nomination

    Committee members held a confirmation hearing for former Governor John Carlin to be archivist of the United States. As the leader of the National Archives he would be responsible for the pro…

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    Governor Plenary Session: Education

    The Governors heard the results of the Education 1991 report, a Five year plan to improve education in America.

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