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THE WHITE House has taken an eager interest in who manages the nation's historical documents.
Some historians and archivists are worried that President Bush may be taking too great an interest. In April, the president nominated Allen Weinstein, a controversial historian with strong political ties to both Republicans and Democrats to be the next archivist of the United States. Current archivist John Carlin has said he plans to retire next summer.See the full content of this document
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Guarding Facts: ; White House Eyes Archivist
The White House was so eager to name Carlin's replacement, the president didn't even consult professional historians and archivists, some...
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