The hidden stories within the National Archives

Whether it's a petition from a first lady or just the first stop on an immigrant's journey in America, the National Archives preserves the records of all Americans.

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[danam]

An important and often unappreciated part of our government. Thank you

[patriciafeeley]

It is a gem, and really should be a field trip for every kid in school

[cynthia]

Grateful for All the 60 Minutes Team. THANK YOU ALL.

[Genoveva-yj]

Thank you for this informative video. 🎉🎉🎉

[kevinschilt]

I think I speak for all genealogists that we wish they had the 1890 U.S. Census. They were destroyed in a fire. This is the genealogist library! Very important place!

[patriciajump]

Women may still miss out on benefits today. I worked twenty years in our family business but did not take a pay check in my own name. Only my husband got credit for paying into social security, so today, my social security check is half what it should be.

[kimberlyvalpey]

Thank u for this story. Boy how I would love a job doing this. What a privilege.

[Jerry-fnnx]

It's mind blowing how much history is protected and preserved there. Amazing!

[andyroo]

Absolutely fascinating what lies with the walls of The National Archives.

[kalianigisellemonroe]

thank you for this! I learned two new things from this…. the things about mary todd lincoln and harriet tubman. I feel like I should have been taught this in school!

[EddyKirksey]

Thats crazy!! Archives can find all this information, but can't help me find information about when I served in the Navy!! Archives won't even acknowledge my questions!!

[imtheoriginal]

What a surprise we are all immergrints. 🎉😮

[antonioacevedo]

The National Archives is every bit as important to this nation as the President, Senate and Supreme Court. It explains to all future generations why America is what it is.

[kalianigisellemonroe]

it’s odd to me when people ask “why is this important” or “why do this” I mean. it’s so simple. you need to be factually educated on history. lol

[alexthompson]

I believe Schuyler Colfax's name was pronounced 'Skyler, ' not 'Shuler.'

[mr.pradorobledo]

On Gold Hill : a personal history of wheat, farming, and family, from Punjab to California

[faithinGod-hv]

I love how you connect scripture with our daily lives....

[latinaalma]

$20, 000 for the wife of an assasinated president still? What an insult.

[mortsnerd]

Nora was supposed to retire, we are waiting.

[lces]

Heard she’s lookin’ for her impartiality and credibility in there, as well as her soul