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If you have expertise in reading cursive, then there’s an opportunity that might peak your interest. The National Archives is looking for someone who can transcribe (or classify) more than 200 years’ worth of U.S. documents. Which historical documents must be transcribed? A team within the federal agency is looking for volunteers to read and transcribe records from Revolutionary War pension records that include applications and other records related to claims for pensions and bounty land warrants. Other historical materials include immigration documents from the 1890s and Japanese evacuation records. What they're saying: Suzanne Isaacs, a community manager with the...

Does anyone remember this? One year ago, Donald Trump outlined his idea for a one year long celebration, beginning On Memorial Day 2025, and culminating on July 4th, 2026 to commemorate the 250th Birthday of our nation. He also pledged to do some other things. Very short, but worth watching.