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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EST
Saving A Nation’s Stories: The US National Archives and Why Advocacy Matters
02-Mar-20254:30 PM - 6:00 PM EST
Event Description
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) preserves American history, protects the records that underpin our profession, and makes them accessible for our research now, and in the future. Funding decisions in Congress directly impact NARA's ability to function. Join us for a panel discussion featuring Rebecca Koford, the Director of the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed), and Rich Venezia and Renée K. Carl, members of APG’s Advocacy Committee on Sunday, March 2 at 4:30 PM ET. This panel will discuss the importance of NARA in our profession, how congressional appropriations impact its operations, and why our advocacy for continued funding is essential. Learn how you can effectively engage with legislators to support archival access.