Archivist fired by Trump launches a national effort to strengthen democracy

Photo: Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan gets sworn into office by the National Archives and Records Administration Chief, Management and Administration Micah Cheatham – May 17, 2023. Photo credit: NARA photo by Susana Raab via Flickr. US government work. Interview and transcript by Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport and Daria Nastasia. PBS News – September 17, 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. 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. […]

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