On January 3, 2020, the NDC released a listing of 206 entries that completed declassification processing between October 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019. These records are now available for researcher requests. This release consists of textual and special media records from military and civilian agencies as well as the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and … Continue reading New Records Released – 2020 First Quarter Release List
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New Records Released – 2019 Fourth Quarter Release List
On October 1, 2019, the NDC released a listing of 245 entries that completed declassification processing between July 1, 2019 and September 30, 2019. These records are now available for researcher requests. This release consists of textual and special media records from military and civilian agencies as well as the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and … Continue reading New Records Released – 2019 Fourth Quarter Release List
New Records Released – 2019 Third Quarter Release List
On July 3, 2019, the NDC released a listing of 158 entries that completed declassification processing between April 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019. These records are now available for researcher requests. This release consists of textual and special media records from military and civilian agencies as well as the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and … Continue reading New Records Released – 2019 Third Quarter Release List
New Records Released – 2019 Second Quarter Release List
On April 6, 2019, the NDC released a listing of 105 entries that completed declassification processing between January 1, 2019 and March 31, 2019. These records are now available for researcher requests. This release consists of textual and special media records from military and civilian agencies as well as the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and … Continue reading New Records Released – 2019 Second Quarter Release List
New Records Released – 2019 First Quarter Release List
On February 1, 2019, the NDC released a listing of 33 entries that have completed declassification processing between October 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018. These records are now available for researcher requests. This release consists of records from both military and civilian agencies. The FY2019-Q1 Release List is viewable from any computer in pdf … Continue reading New Records Released – 2019 First Quarter Release List
Indexing On Demand June 2019 Update
The Indexing-on-Demand (IOD) program allows the public to identify for prioritization the final declassification processing and release of specific record entries that have completed quality assurance review. The NDC initiated this program in August 2015 following discussions between NARA and several Open Government groups. The following lists are records that may be eligible for request … Continue reading Indexing On Demand June 2019 Update
Classified Records: National Security, Declassification, and the Freedom of Information Act
Today's post is provided by NDC staff member David Fort. I had the privilege of speaking to a crowd of about 35 people February 6, 2019 at Gettysburg College. The talk involved a number of topics from how the declassification process works at the National Archives, from the records being accessioned, to them being reviewed … Continue reading Classified Records: National Security, Declassification, and the Freedom of Information Act
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Due to the lack of appropriated funds for NARA operations, the NDC Blog will not be active for the foreseeable future. Any comments on published articles made as of today will be reviewed and posted upon NARA's re-opening for operations with appropriated funds.
New Entries Released by the National Declassification Center
The NDC has released a listing of 86 entries that have completed declassification processing between March 3, 2018 and May 31, 2018, and are now available for researcher request. This release consists of records from both military and civilian agencies. Highlights include: Department of State, Records Relating to Atomic Energy Matters and Outer Space Activities, Department … Continue reading New Entries Released by the National Declassification Center