@AOTUS11_Archive

This is an archive of the account for Dr. Colleen Shogan, 11th Archivist of the United States, maintained by @usnatarchives.

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We mourn former President Carter together and honor his legacy. A humanitarian and champion of democracy, Carter spent his life bringing people together to solve global problems with peaceful solutions. @CarterCenter @CarterLibrary
Jimmy Carter at his desk in the Oval Office, NAID 175967

ALT Jimmy Carter at his desk in the Oval Office, NAID 175967

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Please visit this tribute page from the @CarterCenter: jimmycartertribute.org/
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🐴Read this great article about Sergeant Reckless, a decorated warhorse who served with the @USMarineCorps during the Korean War. loom.ly/fbyfL-k
Camp Pendleton, CA….Sergeant Reckless, a horse of Korean fame, stands at attention for the inspection of the public, during the Carlsbad Spring holiday celebration. Handling Reckless is Pvt. Walter R. Wilson. National Archives Local Identifier: 127-N-A351974

ALT Camp Pendleton, CA….Sergeant Reckless, a horse of Korean fame, stands at attention for the inspection of the public, during the Carlsbad Spring holiday celebration. Handling Reckless is Pvt. Walter R. Wilson. National Archives Local Identifier: 127-N-A351974

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Check out “Carmencita: Spanish Dance,” the oldest film in the @USNatArchives motion picture holdings! 💡Fun fact: It was filmed by Thomas Edison! loom.ly/Kb745Es
Screenshot of “Carmencita: Spanish Dance,” filmed by Thomas Edison in 1894. It is the oldest film in the U.S. National Archives motion picture holdings.

ALT Screenshot of “Carmencita: Spanish Dance,” filmed by Thomas Edison in 1894. It is the oldest film in the U.S. National Archives motion picture holdings.

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We have some fascinating records about westward migration, like this photo of a family seeking a homestead in Nebraska, 1886.
Original caption: "The Covered Wagon of the Great Western Migration. 1886 in Loup Valley, Nebr." A family poses with the wagon in which they live and travel daily during their pursuit of a homestead. NAID: 518267

ALT Original caption: "The Covered Wagon of the Great Western Migration. 1886 in Loup Valley, Nebr." A family poses with the wagon in which they live and travel daily during their pursuit of a homestead. NAID: 518267

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What a wonderful photo of First Lady Pat Nixon receiving a gift feather from Big Bird while hosting the Diplomatic Children’s Christmas Party in December, 1970. @NixonLibrary
First Lady Pat Nixon and Big Bird from Sesame Street during the Diplomatic Corps Members' Children's Christmas Party, December, 1970. NAID: 194339

ALT First Lady Pat Nixon and Big Bird from Sesame Street during the Diplomatic Corps Members' Children's Christmas Party, December, 1970. NAID: 194339

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Merry Christmas!
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🌕Rockin’ around the Christmas tree? How about orbiting around the moon? Apollo 8 astronauts were doing just that when they broadcast live footage on Christmas Eve, 1968: loom.ly/escxB-U @NASA
Screenshot of Apollo 8 broadcast, Christmas Eve, 1968, shared on the National Archives YouTube channel.

ALT Screenshot of Apollo 8 broadcast, Christmas Eve, 1968, shared on the National Archives YouTube channel.

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My Christmas Eve apple pie. What are you baking tonight? 🎄
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Wow! Here is a letter from Laura Ingalls Wilder to her daughter about edits for her next novel in the Little House on the Prairies series. Signed, sealed, and delivered from “Mama Bess”!
Envelope from author Laura Ingalls Wilder addressed to her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane.

ALT Envelope from author Laura Ingalls Wilder addressed to her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane.

Letter from Laura Ingalls Wilder to her daughter, Rose, about edits for her next novel in the Little House on the Prairies series.

ALT Letter from Laura Ingalls Wilder to her daughter, Rose, about edits for her next novel in the Little House on the Prairies series.

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🏒 Check out this New Deal era painting of hockey players from the early 1900s! It was part of a federal program during the Great Depression to create art for schools, hospitals, libraries, and other public buildings. Learn more at DocsTeach 👇 loom.ly/tO3GidY
Federal Art Project (FAP) painting depicting hockey players from early 1900's in old-fashioned uniforms, created by artist Henry Billings, Lake Placid New York, ca. 1937. NAID: 195788

ALT Federal Art Project (FAP) painting depicting hockey players from early 1900's in old-fashioned uniforms, created by artist Henry Billings, Lake Placid New York, ca. 1937. NAID: 195788

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‘Tis the season! Whether you’re a kid at heart or have children in your life, check out these toy patents! 🖍️Did you know you can find these and more in our @USNatArchives patents-themed coloring book? loom.ly/aUBeJPc @USPTO
Patent drawing for W.S. Reed’s Toy Circus, March 29, 1881. NAID: 5928294

ALT Patent drawing for W.S. Reed’s Toy Circus, March 29, 1881. NAID: 5928294

Patent drawing for W.F. Goodwin’s Toy Horse, January 22, 1867. NAID: 594926

ALT Patent drawing for W.F. Goodwin’s Toy Horse, January 22, 1867. NAID: 594926

Patent drawing for J.J. Hentz’ Bicycle, May 9, 1899. NAID: 6277798

ALT Patent drawing for J.J. Hentz’ Bicycle, May 9, 1899. NAID: 6277798

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🚂We have some fascinating records about railroads, like this photo of Santa Fe’s “fast mail” train No. 8, with routes between Chicago and Los Angeles post #WWII. That's a "catcher arm" in the foreground. It picked up mail in communities not scheduled for stops!
Photograph of Santa Fe’s “fast mail” train No. 8 and catcher arm to pick up mail in communities not scheduled for stops en route from Los Angeles to Chicago, ca. 1950s. 28-M-C-1.

ALT Photograph of Santa Fe’s “fast mail” train No. 8 and catcher arm to pick up mail in communities not scheduled for stops en route from Los Angeles to Chicago, ca. 1950s. 28-M-C-1.

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Quilts have long been a symbol of care and connection, making them a great reminder of the love and warmth we share during the holidays and throughout the year.
Image of quilts on display. NAID: 32207819

ALT Image of quilts on display. NAID: 32207819

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#TIL Poinsettia are named for Joel Roberts Poinsett - the first US minister to Mexico - who brought the plant back from Taxco, Guerrero and popularized it. The records from his time in Mexico are part of the State Department holdings ⁦@USNatArchives⁩
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🌲Some trivia for you! Did you know that on average, a Christmas tree grows for seven years before it’s tall enough for harvest? Would you like to learn more about the history of picking the perfect tree? Here is a great article from @Denver_Archives: loom.ly/yNXC2vM
Original caption: “Two hundred trees at a time were loaded in a sled and brought down to the banking ground, where 800 fit into a truck ‘ready to roll to Los Angeles or San Francisco to be put into cold storage.’” NAID: 37596287

ALT Original caption: “Two hundred trees at a time were loaded in a sled and brought down to the banking ground, where 800 fit into a truck ‘ready to roll to Los Angeles or San Francisco to be put into cold storage.’” NAID: 37596287

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Personal opinion or beliefs are not relevant; as the leaders of the National Archives, we support established legal processes and decisions.
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“We will continue to serve with transparency and integrity as we move forward in addressing this and all matters related to our Constitution.”
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For additional background information, visit: archives.gov/press/press-rel…

Statement on the Equal Rights Amendment Ratification Process

Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan and Deputy Archivist William J. Bosanko released the following statement today on the Equal Rights Amendment and the constitutional responsibilities

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At this time, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) cannot be certified as part of the Constitution due to established legal, judicial, and procedural decisions.
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“The role of the Archivist of the United States is to follow the law as it stands, ensuring the integrity of our nation’s governing institutions.
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Therefore, the Archivist of the United States cannot legally publish the Equal Rights Amendment. As the leaders of the National Archives, we will abide by these legal precedents and support the constitutional framework in which we operate.
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