The Latest Breaking News from the National Archives

Historians, journalists and amateur detectives are pouring over the JFK files looking for a scrap of anything new, but many have questioned the motive and the timing behind the release

Some of the United States’ most important historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation Proclamation, are housed in the U.S. National Archives. Beyond these high-profile items, it also preserves lesser-known but no less vital records, such as national park master plans,…

Are Biden’s autopen-signed pardons void? No, experts confirm they’re valid, and Trump’s assertion is false under US law.

Trump's actions impact National Archives, raising concerns about politicization and future leadership. Safeguarding historic records is crucial for preserv...

The new drama combines the real worlds of the Victorian boxing scene and an infamous all-female crime syndicate

Trump administration's changes at National Archives include forced resignations of senior leadership amid criticism and investigations.

A search carried out in January this year following Trump’s executive order unearthed new records relating to Kennedy’s assassination

The FBI says it's discovered 2,400 records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy as federal agencies work to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order to release thousands of classified files

In August 1990, two hikers sent photos of a strange diamond-shaped aircraft to the press – but the story never appeared. Was it a prank, a hoax, an optical illusion or something else entirely?