This edition of The United States Government Manual marks the 75th anniversary of the National Archives (2010) and celebrates its important mission to ensure access to the essential documentation of Americans’ rights and the actions of their Government. http://www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/index.html

The United States Government Manual is the official handbook of the Federal Government, provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and excutive branches.  The Manual also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the United States participates; and boards, commissions, and committees.

Electronic Services: www.archives.gov/federal-register
Electronic Services (order 2009-2010 edition): http://www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/index.html

The artwork used in creating this cover is a derivative of one of the two pieces of original artwork commissioned by the office of the National Archives both of which were created by and copyrighted 2003 by Coordination/Art Director: Errol M. Beard, Artwork by: Craig S. Holmes.  They were created specifically to commemorate the National Archives Building Rededication celebration held September 15-19, 2003.  The original edition of 250, embossed with the NARA seal, facilitated by E. M. Beard, were presented to several members of the three branches of the United States Government. i.e. Senators, Representatives, Justices and from the Executive branch and to other dignitaries who attended the Rededication Ceremonies on September 15th, 2003, to commemorate the significance  of the Rededication.

Electronic Services: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2009_government_manual&docid=f:217558pl.xxx.wais

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The National Archives Rotunda is the permanent home of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and the Bill of Rights. These three documents, known collectively as the Charters of Freedom, have secured the rights of the American people for more than two and a quarter centuries. In 2003, the National  Archives completed a massive restoration effort that included conserving the parchment of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, and re-encasing the documents in state-of-the-art containers.