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Archivist fired by Trump launches a national effort to strengthen democracy

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Sep 18, 2025 3:16 PM
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PBS NewsHour

17 Sept 2025

Colleen Shogan made history when she became the first woman to serve as Archivist of the United States in 2023. In February, President Trump fired her with no reason given.

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On Constitution Day, Shogan launched a national bipartisan effort called "More Perfect" to work on strengthening democracy. Amna Nawaz reports for our series, Art in Action, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.

Statues of President Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan with former US Archivist
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