United States National Archives

The United States National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the U.S. government's record keeper. It preserves and makes available to the public historically significant government and historical records. NARA is currently newsworthy due to its release of digitized records related to Nazi Party membership. Millions of card files containing information on 6.6 million Germans who were members of the Nazi Party until 1945 have been made accessible online. This release allows individuals to search for information about their ancestors and understand the extent of Nazi Party membership. The digitized records are available on over 5,000 microfilm rolls. This initiative is significant as it provides unprecedented access to historical data, facilitating research and personal investigations into a sensitive and important period in history.