Renewing the spirit of independence
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The famous documents "Charters of Freedom" can now be seen in a new way-more enriching, more contextual, more meaningful-as part of the new National Archives Experience, a permanent exhibition for which the reopening of the Rotunda is the first phase. Visitors can now understand why these documents are called "America's crown jewels" and what they mean to the nation and to them as individuals in a democratic society.
Publication Name: Prologue
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0033-1031
Year: 2003
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Winema and the Modoc war: One woman's struggle for peace
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The importance of the role of a Modoc woman, who sought to foster relations between her tribe and the U.S. Government, in the history of the nation is explored. Winema Riddell was very courageous and she herself stretched the boundaries of gender and race.
Publication Name: Prologue
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0033-1031
Year: 2005
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Secrecy and salesmanship in the struggle for NARA's independence
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An Archivist of the United States recounts the battle that led to the freedom of the National Archives (NARA) from the General Service Administration. The independence adventure of the NARA proved that the American political process does work.
Publication Name: Prologue
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0033-1031
Year: 2005
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