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Why Did We Need a New Constitution?
For Constitution Day, your students can see the economic problems of the Articles of Confederation by reading this petition.
NHD’s Normandy Institute at the National Archives
Students who participated in NHD's "Normandy: Sacrifice for Freedom" Institute recount their research experience at the National Archives at College Park, MD.
Explorer’s Night at the Archives: A History Sleepover
During our second history overnight, more than 100 guests participated in hands-on activities, visited with historical personalities—and enjoyed pancakes!
Teachers Find TVA Documents in Atlanta
Their efforts doubled our collection of TVA-related documents on DocsTeach.org!
Teachers Digitize Boston Schools Desegregation Case at the National Archives at Boston
Documents from the civil action court case Tallulah Morgan et al. v. James W. Hennigan et al. are online for the first time.
Teachers Digitize Immigration Documents in Washington, DC
Over 50 documents related to Ellis Island and immigration are now available thanks to teachers in our Primarily Teaching summer institute.
Digitization and Civil Rights at Primarily Teaching in Chicago
Over 30 documents related to the topic "Chicago: Journey for Civil Rights in the Midwest" are now online thanks to teachers in Chicago.
The Importance of U.S. Customs
When most Americans think about U.S. Customs today, they probably imagine answering questions at the airport or at border crossings about their stay in a foreign country. While that is one of its major roles, Customs has also played a major role in the growth and development of the United States—collecting tariffs (or taxes) on … Continue reading The Importance of U.S. Customs
Congratulations NHD Winners!
Special congratulations to students who researched at the National Archives for their projects!