[SOA] FW: National Coalition for History Washington Update - October 2017

[Carleton, Janet]

From: National Coalition for History [mailto:lwhite=historycoalition.org at mail168.sea51.mcsv.net] On Behalf Of National Coalition for History
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2017 2:27 PM
To: Carleton, Janet <carleton at ohio.edu>
Subject:  National Coalition for History Washington Update - October 2017



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NCH Urges Education Department to Prioritize K-12 History Education

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recently proposed a list of priorities and definitions<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=f0b8139f35&e=994dc209a0> to be used in awarding discretionary (competitive) grants including ones for K-12 history and civics education. While the proposal recommends a greater emphasis on civics, it unfortunately does not prioritize history as well. On October 23, the National Coalition for History (NCH) submitted comments<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=633c18622c&e=994dc209a0> to the Department of Education requesting that history be included along with civics education in prioritizing how limited grant funds are awarded. For full details, and information about how to leave your own comments on the priorities, click here<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=5b52bfb37b&e=994dc209a0>.

NARA Releases Partial Cache of JFK Assassination Records

The National Archives and Records Administration just released 2,891 additional federal agency records associated with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Under the JFK Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=f5b74c4bac&e=994dc209a0>, all assassination-related records were due to be released by October 26, 2017. However, at the urging of the CIA and FBI, President Trump exercised his authority to delay the release of the remaining 300 documents for 180 days to allow for further review of potential "national security, law enforcement, and foreign affairs concerns." For full details, including how to access the available JFK assassination records on NARA's website click here.<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=b0393ae4fe&e=994dc209a0>

Ulysses S. Grant Papers Now Available Online

The Library of Congress recently made their entire collection of President Ulysses S. Grant's papers available online. The extensive trove of documents ranges from personal correspondence to headquarters reports to the handwritten manuscript of Grant's memoir. The digitization of these papers is part of the Library's ongoing efforts to make their collections more accessible to researchers. For more information, or to access the collection, click here.<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=c446021e80&e=994dc209a0>

IMLS Museum Grant Applications Now Open

Applications are open until December 1 for two key grant programs of the Institute of Museum and Library Services: Museums for America (MFA) and National Leadership Grants for Museums (NLG-M). The NLG-M program has four new project categories for 2018: Advancing Digital Assets and Capacity, Diversity and Inclusion, Collections Care and Access, and Professional Development. Click here for full details about how to apply.<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=59474576a6&e=994dc209a0>

NPS Director Gives Partnership Awards
Acting Director of the National Park Service Michael T. Reynolds recently announced the recipients of the 2017 Partnership Awards. These awards recognize significant achievements made by partner organizations at NPS-operated sites. Public-private partnerships play a crucial role in the Park Service's work. Many of this year's winning partnerships were based at historic sites, museums, and memorials. Click here for the full list.<https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=72a5c590ae&e=994dc209a0>








NEWS ROUNDUP

NARA Raises Questions about White House Record-Keeping

National Archives officials recently confirmed that they have reached out to the Trump administration several times about their obligations under the Presidential Records Act and the Federal Records Act, following recent concerns expressed by the media, watchdog groups, and the House Oversight Committee about the use of personal devices and email accounts for official business. Read more >><https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=2f4df5167f&e=994dc209a0>

Call for Entries for National Native American Veterans Memorial

The National Museum of the American Indian announced a call for entries for the new memorial, to be located on museum grounds. Submissions will be accepted from November 11 - January 9. Read more >><https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=084f0f6d62&e=994dc209a0>

NARA Marks Vietnam Exhibit Opening

The National Archives is marking the opening of its first exhibit on the Vietnam War with a number of public events, including talks, readings, and film screenings. Read more >><https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=24317d8be8&e=994dc209a0>

Library of Congress Veterans Day Events

The Veterans History Project, a program of the Library of Congress, is marking Veterans Day with lectures, tours, performances, and more November 7-11. Read more >><https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=72b0bbde53&e=994dc209a0>

Two Historians Awarded Genius Grants

The MacArthur Foundation announced the winners of its 2017 fellowships, popularly known as the "genius grants." Among the 24 winners this year are two historians, Sunil Amrith and Derek Peterson. Read more >><https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=d437553fda&e=994dc209a0>

Tom Hanks Receives Records of Achievement Award

The National Archives Foundation recently honored Tom Hanks with their Records of Achievement Award for his numerous films that tell stories from American history. The award recognizes those “whose work has cultivated a broader national awareness of the history and identity of the United States through the use of original records."  Read more >><https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=3c2df07abb&e=994dc209a0>

National Air and Space Museum Planning Major Updates

The National Air and Space Museum, which currently receives more annual visitors than any other museum in the United States, just announced a seven-year, $900 million plan to update its exhibitions and make major repairs to the facility.  Read more >><https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=be731514bd&e=994dc209a0>

State Department Releases Volume on North Africa, 1977-1980

The State Department's Office of the Historian released a new volume of the Foreign Relations of the United States series this week documenting foreign policy decisions in North Africa during the Carter administration. Read more >><https://historycoalition.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08692bfb14b4b62cef6bb2878&id=4f98701aaa&e=994dc209a0>









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