“Vivian Brown, age five years youngest Red Cross worker. This little New York worker has been prominent for her effort in behalf of the American Red Cross campaign in 1918.“ June 15, 1918“ File Unit: American Red Cross - A thru D, 1917 - 1918....
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“Vivian Brown, age five years youngest Red Cross worker. This little New York worker has been prominent for her effort in behalf of the American Red Cross campaign in 1918.“  June 15, 1918

File Unit: American Red Cross - A thru D, 1917 - 1918. Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952

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“Flag Day Celebration held in Central Park, N.Y. This photo shows a “Tank” baby carriage at the Flag Day celebration held in the Central Park, N.Y.” June 14, 1918“ File Unit: Ceremonies - Flag Day, 1918, 1917 - 1918. Series: American Unofficial...
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“Flag Day Celebration held in Central Park, N.Y. This photo shows a “Tank” baby carriage at the Flag Day celebration held in the Central Park, N.Y.” June 14, 1918

File Unit: Ceremonies - Flag Day, 1918, 1917 - 1918. Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952

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“Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Heart Mountain, Wyoming. Boy Scouts conducting a morning flag raising ceremony at the Heart Mountain Relocation Center, where persons of Japanese ancestry, evacuated from west coast defense areas, now reside.”...
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“Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Heart Mountain, Wyoming. Boy Scouts conducting a morning flag raising ceremony at the Heart Mountain Relocation Center, where persons of Japanese ancestry, evacuated from west coast defense areas, now reside.” 6/5/1943

Series: Central Photographic File of the War Relocation Authority, 1942 - 1945. Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1989

Browse nearly 4,000 photos of Japanese American relocation and internment in the Central Photographic File of the War Relocation Authority in the @usnatarchives online catalog.

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“The back lot army prepares to lick the ‘Kaiser.’ ‘Over the top’ of the back lot trench.” May 14, 1918“ File Unit: Boy’s Activities - Patriotism, 1917 - 1918. Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record...
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“The back lot army prepares to lick the ‘Kaiser.’
‘Over the top’ of the back lot trench.” May 14, 1918

File Unit: Boy’s Activities - Patriotism, 1917 - 1918. Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952

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“Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam. This twelve year old ARVN Airborne trooper with M-79 grenade launcher accompanied the Airborne Task Force Unit on a sweep through the devastated area surrounding the French National Cemetery on Plantation Road after a day long...
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“Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam. This twelve year old ARVN Airborne trooper with M-79 grenade launcher accompanied the Airborne Task Force Unit on a sweep through the devastated area surrounding the French National Cemetery on Plantation Road after a day long battle there. The young soldier has been “adopted” by the Airborne Division.” 5/7/1968

Series: Color Photographs of Signal Corps Activity, 1944 - 1981. Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985

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Remembering Vietnam: Twelve Critical Episodes in the Vietnam War

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Learn about the origins, controversies, and legacy of the Vietnam War through twelve critical episodes.

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“CHINESE GIRLS WORKING FOR THIRD LIBERTY LOAN. The Daughters of China, an organization composed entirely of young Chinese women residing in New York, pledged themselves to sell $500.00 worth of bonds each. They held daily rallies in Chinatown.” Apr....
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“CHINESE GIRLS WORKING FOR THIRD LIBERTY LOAN. The Daughters of China, an organization composed entirely of young Chinese women residing in New York, pledged themselves to sell $500.00 worth of bonds each. They held daily rallies in Chinatown.” Apr. 26, 1918  

File Unit: Liberty Bonds - Personnel - Solicitations - 3rd Campaign, 1917 - 1918. Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952

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“Opelousas High School War Garden Force. Opelousas, Louisiana.” Apr. 24, 1918“ File Unit: Food Administration - Anti-Waste Campaign, 1917 - 1918. Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165:...
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“Opelousas High School War Garden Force. Opelousas, Louisiana.” Apr. 24, 1918

File Unit: Food Administration - Anti-Waste Campaign, 1917 - 1918. Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952

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A National History Day participant poses with his National History Day “Red Tails” exhibit during the competition held at the National Archives in Washington, DC, on April 11-12, 2018. (National Archives photo, Jeffrey Reed)

Archives Hosts National History Day

By Kerri Lawrence  | National Archives News

WASHINGTON, April 13, 2018 — More than 270 middle and high school students from Washington, DC, enriched their understanding of history this week with a visit to the National Archives, which hosted an educational event for National History Day.  

National History Day is a year-long academic program focused on historical research, interpretation, and creative expression. By participating, students become writers, filmmakers, web designers, playwrights, and artists as they create unique contemporary expressions of history.

According to the nonprofit educational organization National History Day, more than 2,000 DC-based students from public, charter, independent, and home schools participate each year—with more than half a million middle and high school students participating nationwide.

Every year, National History Day frames students’ research within a historical theme. The theme for this year’s competition was “Conflict and Compromise in History.” Students can then select their own research topic within that framework.

The theme itself is chosen for its broad application to world, national, or state history and its relevance to ancient history or to the more recent past, according to DC National History Day coordinator Missy McNatt, an education specialist with the National Archives.

McNatt said that the theme offers a unique opportunity for students to think beyond the antiquated view of history as mere facts and dates. Students are able to delve deeper through an active exploration of real-world challenges and problems into the historical content, developing perspective and understanding.

Read more, about National History Day at National Archives News, plus more photos! 

“French children waving to 101st Ammunition train, 26th Div., passing thru the village of Soulosse, France, on way to the front., April 10, 1918.″ “Series: Photographs of American Military Activities, ca. 1918 - ca. 1981. Record Group 111: Records of...
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“French children waving to 101st Ammunition train, 26th Div., passing thru the village of Soulosse, France, on way to the front., April 10, 1918.″ 

Series: Photographs of American Military Activities, ca. 1918 - ca. 1981. Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985

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“Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. One umbrella wasn’t enough for these lads of Japanese ancestry, who formerly lived in west coast areas. The rainy season, in Arkansas, makes the relocation center one vast quagmire.” 3/12/1943“ Parker,...
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“Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. One umbrella wasn’t enough for these lads of Japanese ancestry, who formerly lived in west coast areas. The rainy season, in Arkansas, makes the relocation center one vast quagmire.” 3/12/1943

Parker, Tom, Photographer.  Series: Central Photographic File of the War Relocation Authority, 1942 - 1945. Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1989

Professional photographers were commissioned by the War Relocation Authority to document the daily life and treatment of Japanese-Americans who were interned during World War II.  

Browse nearly 4,000 photos of Japanese American relocation and internment in the Central Photographic File of the War Relocation Authority in the @usnatarchives online catalog.

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“Residence of G. L. Rule Feb. 18, 1898. Have lived here since Sept. 1893.” Family stands in foreground; sod building and cabin in background, Arizona Territory“Series: Photographs Accompanying Reports to the Secretary of the Interior, 1887 - 1930....
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“Residence of G. L. Rule Feb. 18, 1898. Have lived here since Sept. 1893.” Family stands in foreground; sod building and cabin in background, Arizona Territory

Series: Photographs Accompanying Reports to the Secretary of the Interior, 1887 - 1930. Record Group 48: Records of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior, 1826 - 2009

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“PFC James M. Jones (Newport News, Va.) rocket man with “H” Co. 2/5 helps refugee child through window of house.” Feb 4 68“ 118 - Combat - Operation Hue City - February 4, 1968, 2/4/1968. File Unit: Divider/Subject - 118 - Combat - Operation Hue...
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“PFC James M. Jones (Newport News, Va.) rocket man with “H” Co. 2/5 helps  refugee child through window of house.” Feb 4 68

118 - Combat - Operation Hue City - February 4, 1968, 2/4/1968.   File Unit: Divider/Subject - 118 - Combat - Operation Hue City, 1962 - 1975. Series: Black and White Photographs of Marine Corps Activities in Vietnam, 1962 - 1975. Record Group 127: Records of the U.S. Marine Corps, 1775 -

The Battle of Hue occurred during the larger Tet Offensive, a series of coordinated surprise attacks by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army against targets in South Vietnam which began on January 30, 1968 during the Vietnamese New Year holiday.  Although their advances were ultimately turned back, the campaign helped to diminish support for the war in the U.S.

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Remembering Vietnam: Twelve Critical Episodes in the Vietnam War

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Explore 12 critical episodes in the Vietnam War through National Archives records which trace the policies and decisions made by the architects of the conflict and help untangle why the United States became involved in Vietnam, why it went on so long, and why it was so divisive for American society.

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“Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Heart Mountain, Wyoming. For this young former Californian of Japanese ancestry, learning to ice skate is a challenge. By this, his third time out, he has learned a healthy respect for the vagaries of ice and is...
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“Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Heart Mountain, Wyoming. For this young former Californian of Japanese ancestry, learning to ice skate is a challenge. By this, his third time out, he has learned a healthy respect for the vagaries of ice and is intent in learning to avoid a third layer of bruises. Centerites enthusiastically took up ice skating at the first Wyoming winter freeze.” 1/10/1943

Parker, Tom, Photographer. Series: Central Photographic File of the War Relocation Authority, 1942 - 1945. Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1989

Professional photographers were commissioned by the War Relocation Authority to document the daily life and treatment of Japanese-Americans who were interned during World War II.  

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“President Lyndon B. Johnson sings with Yuki while his grandson, Patrick Lyndon Nugent, looks on.” 1/06/1968“ Okamoto, Yoichi R. (Yoichi Robert), 1915-1985, Photographer . Series: Johnson White House Photographs, 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. Collection:...
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“President Lyndon B. Johnson sings with Yuki while his grandson, Patrick Lyndon Nugent, looks on.” 1/06/1968

Okamoto, Yoichi R. (Yoichi Robert), 1915-1985, Photographer .  Series: Johnson White House Photographs, 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969. Collection: White House Photo Office Collection, 11/22/1963 - 1/20/1969 (Holdings of @lbjlibrary)

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“Malestestra. Get 6 [cents] a gross and make regularly from 10 to 12 gross a day. Mr. Malestestra has been ill for 2 years, and can do no heavy work. But makes artificial flowers all day. Mr. Malestestra helps because health too bad to work out. Mrs....
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“Malestestra. Get 6 [cents] a gross and make regularly from 10 to 12 gross a day. Mr. Malestestra has been ill for 2 years, and can do no heavy work. But makes artificial flowers all day. Mr. Malestestra helps because health too bad to work out. Mrs. Malestestra, Frank, age 14, John, age 11, Lizzie, age 4. Boys work on Saturday, afternoons and evenings till 10 or 11. Lizzie separates petals. New York.” 1/05/1908

Series: National Child Labor Committee Photographs taken by Lewis Hine, ca. 1912 - ca. 1912. Record Group 102: Records of the Children’s Bureau, 1908 - 2003

Taken by investigative photographer Lewis Hine 110 years ago, this photograph is from a series of black-and-white prints given to the Children’s Bureau by the National Child Labor Committee.

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