National Archives are repositories of documents, records, and other materials created by governments or institutions that are significant to a country's history.
In the United States, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) was created in 1934 to preserve and make available the records of the federal government.
The National Archives hold a vast collection of materials, such as government records, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audio and video recordings, and other historical documents. Government records include legislation, executive orders, court rulings, census data, military records, and more. Manuscripts consist of personal and family papers, business records, and other non-governmental documents.
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the U.S. national archive, based in Washington, D.C. You can access its collections by visiting physical locations, where reading rooms allow researchers to view original documents (appointments or a research card may be required). Alternatively, you can explore their digitized collection online.
