Disclosed Vice Presidential Documents
Accessing Vice Presidential Records at the National Archives
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the official U.S. government agency responsible for preserving and providing access to federal records, including those related to vice presidents. If you wish to access and research the Vice Presidential records of Albert Gore, Jr., Richard Cheney, Joseph Biden, Michael Pence, and Kamala Harris at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, here's what you need to know.
Identify the Record Group
Vice Presidential records are maintained under specific record groups at NARA. For records of each vice president, NARA organizes these historical materials by their office tenure.
Contact the NARA Research Rooms
The main research facility in Washington, DC, is the National Archives Building. Here, you can consult their onsite research rooms where many original documents are held.
Check the Vice Presidential Records Finding Aids
NARA provides descriptive guides (finding aids) that outline the contents of each vice president's records, such as correspondence, speeches, schedules, and official activities. These can help you pinpoint materials of interest.
Use Online Resources and FOIA Requests if Needed
Some records may be digitized or accessible online, but many records may require a visit or a formal request. For example, records concerning Joe Biden's vice presidency have undergone FOIA litigation and are released in segments.
Schedule an Appointment
To ensure access and assistance, it is recommended to schedule your research visit in advance through NARA’s official website or contact them directly. Note that some records might be restricted due to privacy, national security, or presidential and vice presidential records laws. NARA staff can provide guidance on any access limitations.
Accessing Specific Vice Presidential Records
- The Harris Vice Presidential records are available for viewing on the archived Biden White House website.
- The Pence Vice Presidential records are available for viewing on the archived Trump White House website.
- The official Vice Presidential records of Kamala Harris and Mike Pence are preserved and accessible for research.
- The National Archives Catalog does not contain information about the Harris Vice Presidential Records, but it does contain information about the Gore, Cheney, and Biden Vice Presidential Records.
- Albert Gore, Jr.'s Vice Presidential records are available for viewing in the National Archives.
- Joseph R. Biden's Vice Presidential records are available for viewing in the National Archives.
- Richard B. Cheney's Vice Presidential records are available for viewing in the National Archives.
Additional Resources
Researchers can find records related to their topic by using the National Archives Catalog or by contacting the Archival Operations Division staff for assistance. Appointments are required to view these Vice Presidential records. For more specific inquiries about a particular vice president’s records, NARA's official pages dedicated to vice presidential records offer updated information on available materials and how to access them.
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