U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

On Monday, May 25, our nation observes Memorial Day in honor of the military personnel who gave their lives in service to the United States. The National Archives holds a wealth of material documenting Memorial Day and honoring those who have served in all branches of the United States military. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gwgsR4A

Interact with history like never before! The American Story at the National Archives Museum brings millions of records to life, offering visitors opportunities to personally connect to our nation’s storied past. Discover how your ticket to the National Archives Museum is your gateway through our new permanent exhibit- and how you can access these records online for 30 days after your visit. Your barcode number is all you need! Reserve your tickets and celebrate #America250 with us! https://lnkd.in/erYSFwry #ArchivesAmericanStory Freedom 250 National Archives Foundation

What does it take to prepare centuries-old records for a cross-country journey aboard the #ArchivesFreedomPlane? It's #PreservationMonth, and we're taking a behind-the-scenes look at the conservation and preservation efforts that safeguard our nation's Founding-era documents.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is seeking a Chief Records Officer in the Senior Executive Service to lead records management and assess the effectiveness of related policies and programs throughout the federal government. The Chief Records Officer supports the Archivist of the United States by communicating the mission-critical importance of federal records management, helping maintain compliance with statutory records management requirements. If you possess the Executive Core Qualifications to support preservation of records across the government, we want to hear from you. Learn more on USAJOBS: https://lnkd.in/ebV9rr2U.  This application closes on Tuesday, May 26.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the Senior Executive Service to serve as a chief advisor to the Archivist of the United States and senior staff on agency financial management issues. The CFO serves as the technical authority on budget formulation, presentation, and execution, and all aspects of the management of NARA resources. If you possess the Executive Core Qualifications to provide executive direction on accounting, budgeting, auditing, and contract oversight, we want to hear from you. Learn more on USAJOBS: https://lnkd.in/ezTwQXRF. This application closes on Friday, May 22, 2026.

#OnThisDay 248 years ago, George Washington made history by signing the Oath of Allegiance to the United States. This moment symbolized Washington’s commitment to “the United States of America, to be Free, Independent and Sovereign States, and declare that the people thereof owe no allegiance or obedience to George the Third, King of Great Britain.” Want to see this piece of history up close? As part of the Freedom Plane National Tour, this Founding-era document is traveling the country in partnership with the National Archives Foundation and crewed by Boeing. Catch #ArchivesFreedomPlane at the Houston Museum of Natural Science now through May 25, 2026, and visit freedomplane.org to discover where the exhibition is headed next. ✈️ #America250 #NationalArchives

On May 8, 1945, the Allies of World War II celebrated the news of the formal surrender of Nazi Germany in what is now known as Victory in Europe Day or VE Day. At the National Archives, we are committed to safeguarding VE Day records to ensure future generations understand the significance of this historic day. Explore our vast holdings, including military service records, films, family histories/genealogies, finding aids, maps, photos, sound recordings, and teaching resources. #VEDay #WWII #MilitaryHistory #NationalArchives #OnThisDay

Here's how you can get your tickets to the National Archives Museum! Celebrate #America250 with us at the National Archives, the home to the Declaration of Independence! Tickets are now available from now through September 30- including for the Fourth of July. All visitors are welcome, but we encourage visitors to reserve either a free general admission ticket or a $1 timed-entry ticket online in advance. Learn more and reserve tickets at https://lnkd.in/erYSFwry! National Archives Foundation Freedom 250 #ArchivesJuly4

Our newest exhibit is now on display! On July 4, 1776, just hours after adopting the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress tasked Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams with creating a national seal. As members of the First Great Seal Committee, each man proposed designs for a national emblem that reflected the independence and aspirations of the new nation. The task proved difficult, and ultimately it took more than three committees and six years to complete the final design for the Great Seal of the United States. Discover the Great Seal of the United States at the National Archives Museum. Learn more and get your tickets at visit.archives.gov.

American jazz composer James Reese Europe played a leading role in introducing jazz music to the U.S. military as a first lieutenant and band leader in the all-Black 369th Infantry Regiment, “Harlem Hellfighters,” during World War I. The National Archives Catalog contains more than 80 digitized photographs of James Reese Europe and the 369th Infantry Regiment Band. Discover their story on #InternationalJazzDay in our blog, linked in the comments below.🎶