A National Archives Foundation educational resource using primary sources from the National Archives

ATTENTION: Due to routine maintenance, some features of DocsTeach will be unavailable from 5pm ET on Sunday, July 5 until 6pm ET on Monday, July 20. Please do not create, edit, or add any activities or primary sources during this time. Students should not submit responses during this time. Any work drafted or submitted during this time may be lost. You will still be able to access saved activities and primary sources. We appreciate your patience.

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DocsTeach is an interactive website hosted by and made possible with funding from the National Archives Foundation. It features activities from educators from around the country based on documents found in the National Archives holdings.

The Foundation is the National Archives’ nonprofit partner, supporting programs like DocsTeach to increase awareness of the National Archives and share America’s stories that spark curiosity, inspire discovery, and connect us to one another and our country.

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