National Archives and Records Administration

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is an independent agency of the United States federal government within the executive branch. It preserves federal government records and makes them available to the public.

Responsibilities

NARA preserves records with historical or legal value and manages the official records of the federal government, including the Presidential Libraries system. It also publishes authoritative versions of acts of Congress, presidential proclamations and executive orders, and federal regulations.

The agency provides access to records through its facilities and online services for the public, researchers, and government officials.

History

NARA was established on June 19, 1934. It became an independent agency on April 1, 1985.

Facilities

NARA’s main address is in College Park, Maryland. Its facilities include the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C., which holds the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence.

External links

• National Archives and Records Administration
• National Archives and Records Administration at USA.gov