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The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, between the American colonies and Great Britain, ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as an independent nation.
The three American negotiators – John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay – proved themselves ready for the world stage, achieving many of the objectives sought by the new United States. Two crucial provisions of the treaty were British recognition of U.S. independence and the delineation of boundaries that would allow for American western expansion.
As the National Archives Museum prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, we will debut a new museum experience. The American Story, opening October 23, 2025, will give insight to several important moments throughout our nation's history.
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Remembering the 369th Infantry Regiment
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On September 3, 2025, World War I soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly referred to as the Harlem Hellfighters, were posthumously honored during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony for their duties and service.
The history of this regiment is well researched and documented. The 369th proved the skeptics wrong and went on to achieve a remarkable combat record: they served more time in continuous combat than any other American unit (191 days on the front), the longest of any unit; never lost a man captured; never lost a foot of ground to the Germans; and was the first Allied unit to cross the Rhine River during the Allied offensive.
The National Archives holds a collection of information related to the 369th Infantry Regiment. To learn more, visit the National Archives website.
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The 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly referred to as the Harlem Hellfighters, seen on board the USS Stockholm on February 12, 1919, as the soldiers awaited disembarkation in New York City. NAID: 2643128
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2025 Summer Film Series Celebrating Music America Exhibit Concludes at George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum
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The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum is wrapping up its 2025 Summer Film Series on Friday, September 12 at 7 p.m. ET with a showing of the musical animated movie, “Sing” (2016). The 2025 Summer Film Series has featured family-friendly musical movies to coincide with the Library’s latest exhibit, Music America: Iconic Objects from America’s Music History.
Music America tells the story of how music has informed, interpreted, and inspired America’s identity since its founding, as part of the National Archives’ celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Visitors can view legendary objects from icons such as Johnny Cash, Sam Cooke, Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, Tupac Shakur, and more. Along with interactive audio recordings from throughout history, the numerous one-of-a-kind artifacts demonstrate the depth, breadth, and great productivity of American musicians.
This exhibit will be on display in the Ansary Gallery of American History through January 5, 2026.
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