Documenting Democracy : 1964-2004

In November 1964, the National Historical Publications & Records Commission (NHPRC) awarded its first grants for projects to further public understanding of American history, democracy, & culture. That remarkable day was the culmination of over 140 years of debate over the proper role of the national government in preserving & making public our documentary heritage. This chronology was compiled to show how the NHPRC, which was founded in 1934 as part of the National Archives, came into being & how it has grown. Since the NHPRC made its first grants, it has been providing access to primary sources to researchers, scholars, & genealogists who in turn transfer knowledge to millions more. Black & white photos & illustrations.Carlin, John W. is the author of 'Documenting Democracy : 1964-2004', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422303306 and ISBN 1422303306.