The largest oil spill in U.S. history gripped the nation's attention for over three months this past summer. On May 22, 2010, President Barack Obama announced the creation of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. The Commission's goal: "to learn the essential lessons so expensively revealed in the … Continue reading Deepwater: Lessons Learned
On Tuesday, January 17, 1961, Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his farewell address to the American people, where he warned of the growing power of the "military-industrial complex." On Friday, January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address to the American people, where he charged, "...ask not what your country can do for … Continue reading 50 Years Ago…
With Nancy Reagan at his side, President Obama signed a law establishing the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission in June 2009. As Archivist of the United States, I serve as an ex officio member to "provide advice and information to the Commission." Throughout 2011, there are many events planned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of President … Continue reading Celebrating Ronald Reagan
