All styles in this collection are Made in the U.S.A. Explore all of our Made in U.S.A. socks here.

Starting with the 1852 Treaty of Kanagawa, which opened Japan to limited trade and ensured the safety of shipwrecked American seamen washed ashore in Japan, the National Archives holds many records related to the United States' relationship with that nation. 

In the spring in Washington, the cherry trees and their beautiful pink and white flowers that bloom in late March are celebrated. Every year, Cherry Blossom Festival performers put on a colorful show right in front of the National Archives. The majority of the trees are located near the Tidal Basin, where they are most commonly viewed. The Japanese cherry trees were a gift from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City to the city of Washington on March 27, 1912. 

The National Archives Store has a joyful selection of blossom-filled designs on apparel and gift items that celebrate the long-lasting gift from Mayor Ozaki. These items will bring spring to your home year round! Purchases from the National Archives Store generate financial and creative support for National Archives exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, introducing America’s records, to people around the U.S. and the world.

This curated collection brings America's foundational history into your everyday life with beautifully crafted replicas of iconic historical documents and commemorative items. From the soaring promises of the Declaration of Independence to the preserved milestones of our shared past, each piece represents the enduring core of American heritage. It is a meaningful and budget-friendly collection for history buffs, educators, and patriots to display their pride and keep the spirit of liberty alive in their homes or offices. Explore the collection today and own a small keepsake of the American spirit. 

In 1859 the prospect that the United States would break apart and plunge into civil war seemed remote. Few Americans could have imagined a war that would last four years, destroy much of the South, kill 620,000 soldiers and sailors, and free 4 million slaves. Yet just two years later, it happened.

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Forest Service Region 8 Engineer Cleve Ketcham had a good sense of humor, and in 1974, he drew up a detailed cocktail construction chart. As the nation’s record keeper, the National Archives holds in trust the records of all the branches of government, including the U.S. Forest Service. It seems that when the Forest Service records from 1974 were pulled for storage, Ketcham’s joke was in the mix, and someone must have thought that this record was just too good not be preserved in the National Archives.

Cleve “Red” Ketcham passed away in 2005, but he has since been commemorated in the National Museum of Forest Service History.

The National Archives Store is pleased to offer you a wide selection of reproductions, gift items and apparel related to the infamous Cocktail Chart. Purchases from the National Archives Store generates financial and creative support for National Archives exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, introducing America’s records to people around the U.S. and the world.

 

Bring a touch of history to everyday moments with our Coffee Mugs & Tea Cups collection. Inspired by some of America’s most historic documents, famous posters, and iconic landmarks, each design combines practicality with heritage. Perfect for bringing a small piece of U.S. history into your home, these pieces make daily routines a little more memorable.

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