Sponsored by the National Archives
Americans of all backgrounds, geographic locations, and ages are invited to vote for their top two documents across eight time periods, informing the 16 documents that will make it to the America’s 100 Docs Finals in 2026. America’s 100 Docs Finals will feature a bracket-style tournament in which ONE will be voted America’s most significant document. Along the way, participants will have the opportunity to win in-game badges, share records with friends and family, and participate in special prize giveaways.
The goal of America’s 100 Docs is simple: to offer Americans a chance to reflect on important moments in the country’s history and have fun along the way. Participants are encouraged to vote on what they find significant and to consider both the positive and negative impacts of each record from their own perspectives. This is not a test, and there is no wrong answer!
The 100 records—which include documents, photos, maps, patents, and images—were thoughtfully selected by a historical advisory group cochaired by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and famed documentarian Ken Burns. The 100 records represent a small fraction of all the country and its citizens have accomplished and endured.