What do the Emancipation Proclamation, the 19th Amendment, the iconic photo of the 1969 moon landing, and the Wright Brothers’ plane patent all have in common? They represent key stories and inflection points that advanced American history—and they’re all found in the National Archives.
Now all Americans are invited to participate in America’s 100 Docs—a game that invites citizens to vote on the most significant documents in the National Archives. An initiative of the National Archives Foundation in partnership with More Perfect, America’s 100 Docs gives participants the opportunity to engage with the past in ways that have never been seen before.
The 100 records—which include documents, photos, maps, patents, and images—were thoughtfully selected by a historical advisory group cochaired by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and famed documentarian Ken Burns. Watch the videos below for more background on America’s 100 Docs, and to hear from Condoleezza Rice and Ken Burns directly!
About America’s 100 Docs
Hear from Condoleezza Rice, Co-Chair of America’s 100 Docs
Hear from Ken Burns, Co-Chair of America’s 100 Docs
To learn more about America’s 100 Docs, go to 100docs.vote and select “About/FAQ” in the main menu in the top right corner. To request the official America’s 100 Docs toolkit, please email 100docs@nationalarcstg.wpenginepowered.com.