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Quotes on archives, memory, and duty

These archivist quotes reflect on the responsibility of safeguarding America's historical record, from a Cold War-era defection story to the modern role of the National Archives.

Last Updated on May 30, 2021

He
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Nov 07, 2020

One of my books, called 'Moscow Station,' revealed that a KGB archivist had defected from Russia to the FBI. And I knew that he was safe, and revealing this would not jeopardize him. But nevertheless, the FBI started a leak investigation.

Quotes by Ronald Kessler

American People
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Nov 07, 2020

The Archivist of the United States essentially works for the American people across partisan lines and not, regardless of which Administration nominates the person, for a particular President or political party.

Quotes by Allen Weinstein

Independence
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Nov 07, 2020

Thus, the Archivist must display at all times scrupulous independence and a devotion to the laws and principles which govern the responsibilities of the office.

Quotes by Allen Weinstein

America
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Nov 07, 2020

Not only the Archivist alone but all who work for NARA are designated custodians of America's national memory.

Quotes by Allen Weinstein

Other quotes stress that the office demands strict neutrality, since an archivist serves the public record rather than any single political administration.

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