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Article: National Archives Celebrates 75th Anniversary.
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- Science Letter
- Article date:
- January 20, 2009
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The National Archives announced the year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary. Signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 19, 1934, the legislation established a National Archives to preserve the permanently valuable papers of the federal government. Today the institution has become a cornerstone of our democracy, making billions of documents created by federal officials available for inspection, thereby holding public officials accountable for their actions (see also National Archives).
To celebrate this milestone, the National Archives has planned a number of special activities and free public programs throughout the year. These events will ...