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Celebrate your American pride with a piece of history from the National Archives Store's Bracelets collection. A subtle way to express your own interest in history, or the perfect gift for someone special, these bracelets offer a way to carry a memento of our shared heritage or to commemorate a visit to the capital of the United States.

Discover our building block puzzles, featuring famous characters and buildings from America's past and present. 

Step into history with our exclusive collection of meticulously crafted polystone busts—all proudly Made in the U.S.A. From stoic presidents and graceful first ladies to visionary founding fathers and iconic historical figures, each piece captures the essence of America's legacy in stunning detail. For those seeking timeless elegance, our American-made metal busts offer a striking alternative. And for collectors who cherish intricacy, our hand-painted miniature figurines bring history to life in vibrant, lifelike detail.

"Litera, Scripta, Manet," reads the motto of the National Archives and Records Administration. Loosely translated, the words proclaim that the "written word endures." Many of those early written words were put down with calligraphy pens. One such document is the Declaration of Independence.

Congress asked for an official copy of the Declaration of Independence to be created on July 19, 1776. It was to feature ornamental handwritten script on parchment. This copy of the unanimous declaration of the thirteen United States of America was laid down with a quill pen, and the delicate penmanship took quite some time to be completed. The document was therefore not signed until August 2, 1776.

NARA keeps federal records from as early as the times of the Declaration of Independence to the present day. Only those records are kept that are judged to have continuing value—about 2 to 5 percent of those generated in any given year. By now, they add up to a formidable number, diverse in form as well as in content. There are approximately 13.28 billion pages of textual records; 10 million maps, charts, and architectural and engineering drawings; 44.4 million still photographs, digital images, filmstrips, and graphics; 40 million aerial photographs; 563,000 reels of motion picture film; 992,000 video and sound recordings; and 1,323 terabytes of electronic data.

Browse our Candles collection with scents, colors, and art inspired by some of America's most historic moments and documents, from Paul Revere's ride to the Declaration of Independence. Brighten up your home with a small piece of history.