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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Welcome to the NARA Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Homepage

This Guide provides instructions on obtaining information from NARA using the Freedom of Information Act, both operational records and historical records.

This site contains information routinely available to the public as well as documents frequently requested under the Freedom of Information Act. The page will continue to grow as we add records in which the public expresses an interest.

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