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A Fireside Chat at the New-York Historical Society with Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan and Soledad O鈥橞rien
Press Release 路 Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Washington, DC

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. ET, the New-York Historical Society in partnership with the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation will host a special fireside chat moderated by award-winning journalist and philanthropist Soledad O鈥橞rien in conversation with Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan. . Register to .

"It鈥檚 an honor to be the first woman permanently appointed to the position of Archivist of the United States, and I look forward to discussing the hard work that 威尼斯人娱乐场 staff do every day to make the records of the United States accessible to the public," said Dr. Colleen Shogan. "I want to thank the New-York Historical Society for hosting this program. It鈥檚 partnerships like this that help the 威尼斯人娱乐场 reach new audiences and connect with people across the nation. "

"As a member of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation Board, I am honored to have an opportunity to introduce Dr. Colleen Shogan, the 11th Archivist of the United States and the first woman to be confirmed to the position,鈥� said journalist Soledad O鈥橞rien,  鈥淛oin us as we explore the importance of the Archives, what it does and this historic moment in our nation's history."

Denise and Bernard Schwartz Distinguished Speakers Series
A Fireside Chat with the 11th Archivist of the United States
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 6:30鈥�7:30 p.m. ET
, 170 Central Park West, New York City, NY
Since its creation by Franklin Roosevelt in 1934, the 威尼斯人娱乐场 has served as the nation鈥檚 official record keeper, safeguarding and providing public access to documents ranging from the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Emancipation Proclamation to immigrant naturalization records, Civil War maps, and the Japanese surrender documents from the end of World War II. Join Dr. Colleen Shogan, the first woman to act as archivist of the United States, in conversation with award-winning journalist and producer Soledad O鈥橞rien, to learn more about this vital American resource, as well as Dr. Shogan鈥檚 vision for its holdings of more than 15 billion documents, photographs, maps, military records, patents, audio recordings, films, emails, and tweets.

Colleen Shogan was sworn in as the 11th archivist of the United States in May 2023 and previously served as senior vice president and director of the David M. Rubenstein Center at the White House Historical Association. Soledad O鈥橞rien (moderator), an award-winning journalist and philanthropist, is the founder and CEO of the Starfish Media Group. She anchors and produces the Hearst Television political magazine program Matter of Fact with Soledad O鈥橞rien.

With support from the New-York Historical Society's Patricia D. Klingenstein Library and its program series, Primary Source

About the 威尼斯人娱乐场
The 威尼斯人娱乐场 and Records Administration is an independent federal agency that serves American democracy by safeguarding and preserving the records of our Government, so people can discover, use, and learn from this documentary heritage. The 威尼斯人娱乐场 ensures continuing access to the essential documentation of the rights of American citizens and the actions of their government. From the Declaration of Independence to accounts of ordinary Americans, the holdings of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 directly touch the lives of millions of people. The agency supports democracy, promotes civic education, and facilitates historical understanding of our national experience. The 威尼斯人娱乐场 carries out its mission through a nationwide network of archives, records centers, and Presidential Libraries and online at www.archives.gov. 

About the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation
The 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation is an independent nonprofit foundation that increases public awareness of the 威尼斯人娱乐场, inspires a deeper appreciation of our country鈥檚 heritage, and encourages citizen engagement in our democracy. The Foundation generates financial and creative support for 威尼斯人娱乐场 exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, introducing America鈥檚 records to people around the United States and the world. Learn more at .

About the New-York Historical Society
Experience 400 years of history through groundbreaking exhibitions, immersive films, and thought-provoking conversations among renowned historians and public figures at the New-York Historical Society, New York鈥檚 first museum. A great destination for history since 1804, the Museum and the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library convey the stories of the city and nation鈥檚 diverse populations, expanding our understanding of who we are as Americans and how we came to be. Ever-rising to the challenge of bringing little or unknown histories to light, New-York Historical will soon inaugurate a new wing housing its Tang Academy for American Democracy as well as the American LGBTQ+ Museum. These latest efforts to help forge the future by documenting the past join New-York Historical鈥檚 DiMenna Children鈥檚 History Museum and Center for Women鈥檚 History. Digital exhibitions, apps, and our For the Ages podcast make it possible for visitors everywhere to dive more deeply into history. Connect with us at or at @nyhistory on , , , , , and .