Wilson Center Digital Archive

to see connections between people, places, and topics.

Photographs, timelines, essays, and other connected resources further enhance the user experience by providing vital context and opening new research pathways.

The History and Public Policy Program launched an enhanced Wilson Center Digital Archive. The website was redesigned and rebuilt to improve the accessibility of thousands of historical documents on contemporary international history from often difficult to access archives. Already utilized by hundreds of thousands of individuals each year, the Digital Archive now features a more inviting interface, improved search capabilities, and a new data visualization tool.

The Digital Archive offers innovative and intuitive ways to discover historical documents by enabling users

Utilized by hundreds of thousands of individuals each year, the Digital Archive is a resource where students, researchers, and specialists can access once-secret documents from governments and organizations worldwide. It contains declassified historical materials from archives, including diplomatic cables, high-level correspondence, meeting minutes, intelligence estimates, and more.