Symposium on Electronic Records: November 15–16. NARA and the University of Maryland, with the San Diego Supercomputer Center, sponsor a symposium to highlight electronic records challenges that are being met through innovative IT partnerships in the public and private sector.
Unless otherwise noted, programs and exhibits are free and take place at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, and can be reached through the Constitution Avenue entrance. Hours and Directions
Reservations are required for all indicated programs and must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Reserve by e-mail (preferred) or telephone (202-501-5000).
Coming in December!
Tuesday, December 7: Exhibit opening.
"The American Presidency: Photographic Treasures of the National Archives," presented by U.S. News & World Report, will showcase more than 40 photographs that take visitors behind the scenes, capturing unexpected moments that reveal the character of our Chief Executives of the last 150 years. Lawrence F. O'Brien Gallery, through February 21, 2005.
Thursday, December 9, at 7 p.m.
Historian Lewis Sorley will discuss his book Vietnam Chronicles: The Abrams Tapes, 1968–1972.
Thursday, December 16, at 7 p.m.
Col. David Fitz-Enz, USA (Ret.) will discuss his latest book, Old Ironsides, Eagle of the Sea: The Story of the USS Constitution.
Films
Note: To ensure the safety of all patrons, no one will be admitted to a film after the doors have closed and the lights have gone down.
Tuesday, November 16 William G. McGowan Theater The War Room
To commemorate the opening of the William Jefferson Clinton Library and Museum in Little Rock, AR, we present the 1993 documentary by D. A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus. A behind-the-scenes look at the 1992 Clinton Presidential campaign, The War Room concentrates on James Carville and George Stephanopoulos, the two men responsible for Governor Clinton's primary and Presidential strategies in 1992. (96 minutes) Noon and 7 p.m. Reservations required.
Tuesday, November 23 William G. McGowan Theater John F. Kennedy: Years of Lightning, Day of Drums
Produced in 1964 by the United States Information Agency, this acclaimed documentary chronicles the 1,000 days of the Kennedy administration. The film documents Kennedy's accomplishments in the areas of foreign policy, the space race, and civil rights, as well as offers intimate and poignant glimpses of his family life. Narrated by Gregory Peck. Produced by George Stevens, Jr. Directed by Bruce Herschensohn. (85 minutes) Noon and 7 p.m. Reservations required.
Lectures and Panel Discussions
Note: After a program has begun, latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the staff during appropriate breaks in the program.
Monday, November 15 Jefferson Room (Room 122) General Henry Halleck
General Henry Halleck: John Marszalek will present "The General Who Refused to Command: Henry W. Halleck and the Civil War," based in part on his book Commander of All Lincoln's Armies: A Life of General Henry Halleck. Marszalek is the Giles Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at Mississippi State University. Noon.
Thursday, November 18 William G. McGowan Theater Kennedy Assassination Tapes
Journalist and author Max Holland will discuss his book The Kennedy Assassination Tapes. Holland presents the momentous telephone calls President Johnson made and received as he sought to stabilize the country and keep the government functioning in the wake of November 22, 1963. The transcripts begin on the day of the assassination and reveal the often chaotic activity behind the scenes as a nation in shock struggled to come to terms with the momentous events. The transcripts illuminate Johnson's relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, the genuine warmth of his dealings with Jacqueline Kennedy, his contact with the FBI and CIA directors, and the advice he sought from friends and mentors as he wrestled with the painful transition. 7 p.m. Reservations required.
Sunday, November 21 William G. McGowan Theater The White House in Photographs
Former White House photographers will gather to share their experiences and the photographs created during their service. As a virtual shadow, their access to the Presidents helped chronicle significant events in world politics as well as everyday activities in the White House. Pete Souza, author of Images of Greatness: An Intimate Look at the Presidency of Ronald Reagan will be joined by David Valdez, author of George Herbert Walker Bush: A Photographic Profile and other photographers in this panel discussion and booksigning. 2 p.m. Reservations required.
Lecture Series: "Know Your Records"
Wednesday, November 3 Room G-24 (Enter on Pennsylvania Avenue) The Federal Register and the Electoral College
The Federal Register's Legal Affairs and Policy Lawyer Michael White will discuss the function of the Electoral College in Presidential elections as well as the Federal Register's role in disseminating government regulations, proposed rules, and notices, and Executive orders, proclamations and other Presidential documents. 11 a.m. This lecture will be repeated at the National Archives at College Park, in Lecture Room C, on Thursday, November 4, at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, November 9 Room G-24 (Enter on Pennsylvania Avenue) Accessing Restricted and Classified Documents Through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
FOIA Officer Ramona Branch Oliver and Textual Archives Services Division Director Steven Tilley will discuss how to best use the Freedom of Information Act to access NARA's holdings, as well as NARA declassification and review procedures. 11 a.m. This lecture will be repeated at the National Archives at College Park, in Lecture Room C, on Friday, November 12, at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, November 16 Room G-24 (Enter on Pennsylvania Avenue) Accessing Motion Picture, Sound, and Video Holdings at the National Archives at College Park, MD
Reference Librarian Charles DeArman will address access and reproduction issues surrounding holdings found within NARA's Motion Picture, Sound, and Video section. 11 a.m. This lecture will be repeated at the National Archives at College Park, in Lecture Room C, on Thursday, November 18, at 11 a.m.
Genealogy Workshop
Wednesday, November 17 Jefferson Room (Room 122) Indian Genealogy Using the Archival Research Catalog
Cynthia Fox and Mary Frances Morrow will present this workshop on how to use NARA's online resources to research your Native American ancestors on the Dawes Roll of the Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Seminole, Creek, and Choctaw) or the Guion Miller Eastern Cherokee Rolls. You will learn how to find and search the indexes online and learn how to find or request copies of the original records. Free. Reservations required; call 202-501-5000, menu option 5. 10 a.m.—11 a.m.
Exhibitions
Exhibition Opening: November 12 The
Public Vaults
Be one of the first to explore the National Archives' new permanent exhibition,
The Public Vaults. Opening in the National
Archives' brand-new exhibition space, the Public Vaults features original documents,
audio and video displays, and computer interactives that will engage the entire
family.
Permanent Exhibition
The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are on permanent display in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom.
The Charters of Freedom—"A New World Is at Hand" surrounds the Rotunda's centerpiece cases. Presenting a selection of milestone documents, the exhibition chronicles the creation of the Charters of Freedom in the 18th century and their impact on the course of history in the United States and around the world.
Continuing Exhibition in College Park
The Forgotten War Remembered— America and the Korean War features 20 photographs tracing the war from the growing tensions in the late 1940s to the signing of the armistice in 1953. Auditorium lobby at the National Archives at College Park. On display indefinitely. See Research Room hours.
Films