It’s faster, smarter, and packed with new search features to help researchers and family historians uncover history like never before. The new Elephind has already indexed over 13 million pages, with another 15 million being added next month and 15 million more before the end of the year. Beyond that, another 150+ million pages are …
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Press Release: Augusta (Georgia) Genealogical Society October 18 Virtual Program
Augusta Genealogical Society Augusta, Georgia October 18, 2025 Virtual Genealogical Program DNA Basics: Getting Started with Genetic Genealogy Presented by Dr. Adina Newman, EdD Have you just taken a DNA test? Can’t make sense of your results? Still considering taking the plunge? This presentation is for you! Learn about the different types of DNA testing, how …
Anniversary of the Preliminary Emancipation, precursor to the 13th Amendment on Display at the National Archives in Washington, DC; Burma Launches America250, Features 10-ft Replica of the U.S. Constitution with Support from the National Archives; Public Interest Declassification Board October 2025 Public Meeting
The following is a press release written by the folks at the (U.S.) National Archives and Records Administration: Lincoln issues the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation (1862) On September 22, 1862, after the Union’s victory at the Battle of Antietam, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. This proclamation formally alerted the Confederacy of his intention …