Why preserving presidential papers at the National Archives is critical
The National Archives has been in the news lately, not so much for what is in its collection, but for what was missing: some presidential records.
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Beyond the Constitution: the Archives' 13.5 billion paper records
The National Archives, built to safeguard America's heritage, holds more than 13.5 billion paper records. But it's been in the news lately for what was missing: certain presidential papers.
A closer look at the National Archives
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and "60 Minutes" have spent the last few months going inside the National Archives, learning about the agency that holds not only the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, but millions of other pieces of important history. Here are some of them.
Zelenskyy speaks at National Archives
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Safeguarding sensitive information in D.C.
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Timeline of events surrounding discovery of documents at Biden's former office and residence
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Deportations by ICE jumped to 10-year high in 2024, surpassing Trump-era peak
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Cuomo sues woman who accused him of sexual harassment for defamation
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IRS whistleblowers jab at Hunter Biden pardon in lawsuit filing against his lawyer
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Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
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Mangione appears in New York federal court
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Luigi Mangione appears in federal court
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