NATIONAL ARCHIVES

WASHINGTON, DC

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The National Archives in Washington, DC is one of the most important repositories of America’s history. It is the official repository of all documents created or received by the U.S. federal government. Its holdings include the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

The National Archives was established in 1934 and is located in the heart of Washington, DC. It is a part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The main building is a red-brick structure, built in the 1930s. It is surrounded by four courtyards and is home to a variety of exhibits and artifacts that tell the story of the United States.

The National Archives is the home of the original Charters of Freedom, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. These documents are displayed in the Rotunda of the building. The National Archives also houses the Presidential libraries, which contain documents and artifacts related to the history of the U.S. presidency.

The National Archives also houses a variety of other documents, including treaties, court records, photographs, military records, and historical artifacts. These items are available for research and are accessible through the National Archives' online catalog.

The National Archives is open to the public for tours and events, and the building is a popular tourist destination in Washington, DC. Visitors to the National Archives can explore the Charters of Freedom, view the original documents, and learn about the history of the United States.

NATIONAL ARCHIVES is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WASHINGTON DC. US MID #8401100168

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 3,798,879 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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FOUNDATION FOR THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
700 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW G 12
WASHINGTON
DC
20408-0001

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NATIONAL ARCHIVES Information

MID # 8401100168
Name FOUNDATION FOR THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Alternate Name NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 521792608
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 4,784,753
REVENUE 3,798,879
LAT/LONG 38.893238, -77.02198
CODES FIPS State Code: 11
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 006202
US Census Block: 1022