The Importance of Acknowledging our History: The National Archives and the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, Missouri

This post is another in my ongoing blog series that acknowledges the ancestral lands on which the National Archives’ buildings are situated across the country. This series of acknowledgements is a simple way to offer our recognition and respect to the people  who once lived on these lands. National Archives and the National Personnel Records … Continue reading The Importance of Acknowledging our History: The National Archives and the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, Missouri

Veterans Day

Every day at the National Archives, we hear extraordinary stories from veterans and their families. Veterans Day presents us with a great opportunity to highlight an important collection within the National Archives: Official Military Personnel Folders, which document the actions of our nation’s military veterans. It fills us with great pride to be able to … Continue reading Veterans Day