The National Archive

The National Archives is the official repository for a country's most important historical and government documents, records, and data. It preserves records like government reports, legal documents, and historic materials, ensuring they are protected, organized, and accessible for research, accountability, and public knowledge. It serves as a vital resource for historians, government officials, and the public to understand the nation's past and how decisions were made. Essentially, it safeguards a nation’s collective memory, making it possible to study and learn from historical records.