Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

• Introduction
• WMATA: The Capitol Metro System
  
• Arlington National Cemetery
• Bureau of Engraving and Printing
• Capitol Building
• Capitol Hill
• FBI
• Holocaust Museum
• Kennedy Center
• Mount Vernon
• Library of Congress
• National Arboretum
• National Archives
• National Museum of Women in the Arts
• Old Executive Office Building
• Pentagon
• Smithsonian
• State Department
• Supreme Court
• Vietnam Women's Memorial
• Voice of America
• Washington Monument
• White House

National Archives

The National Archives contain the most important documents in the United States, from the Constitution and Bill of Rights to the receipt for Alaska and President Richard Nixon's letter of resignation.

Tour Information

Be sure to check the National Archives website prior to any planned visit.

New Mexicans might want to see:

Bataan Death March Exhibit

In the dark days of World War II, Americans were forced to surrender the Philippines at Corregidor. Caught in this epic battle were New Mexicans from the 200^th Coast Artillery. They valiantly sacrificed their freedom in a time when the fate of the world hung in the balance.

On display at the National Archives is a photo taken of the prisoners during their march. Also included is a letter from General Wainwright to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, informing him that he was forced to surrender the Philippines to the Japanese Empire.

Documents Concerning New Mexico

If you have some time, you can request documents related to New Mexico at the National Archives. The Archives house numerous historical documents.  As examples, see the following pages:

• A Letter from Atomic Energy Commission Acting Chairman Lewis L. Strauss on the proposed governmental organization for the city of Los Alamos, February 21, 1949.
• A Report of Colonel Gabriel Paul concerning engagements with Confederate forces near Forts Craig and Union, May 1, 1862