Commemorate July 4th
Will you help us commemorate July 4th with a gift to the Foundation?
Each Independence Day is an opportunity to reflect on the significance of the original Declaration of Independence—found only at the National Archives. The Declaration, adopted nearly 250 years ago, represents our country’s core principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, which continue to guide us today in the ongoing journey toward forming a more perfect Union.
As we celebrate this year’s 250th anniversary of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, and prepare for next year’s semiquincentennial celebration, the National Archives Foundation is working to share the Founding Documents—and the over 40 billion records preserved by the National Archives—with more Americans. Be it through exhibits, events, or educational initiatives, we strive to share our nation’s many stories with you.
Our donors share in the mission to connect Americans to our collective past. But don’t just take it from us, hear it directly from them—and tell us your own reason for giving.
Colonel Pat Jernigan (Ret.)
Vietnam Veteran and longtime donor
“I give to the National Archives Foundation because I know I’m helping to increase the availability of first-hand historical records, which has been a game changer for researchers like me. I’ve discovered a treasure trove of records related to those who served in the Women’s Army Corps. With this year marking the 250th anniversary of the Armed Forces, I continue to support the Foundation so we can tell more stories about the men and women who’ve protected this nation.”
Tyler Tucker
Donor and Gen Z youth advisor
“In order for younger generations to get engaged, they must first know how to access and interact with our nation’s rich and varied history. I give to the National Archives Foundation because this is precisely the work it does—be it through digitizing more historical records or hosting in-person and virtual events to tell a more complete American story. Democracy is incomplete without this important work.”
