''Prologue'' was a publication of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (

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). The publication's articles are based on NARA's holdings and programs and material from the regional archives and the

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across the

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. The magazine was founded by James B. Rhoads, fifth

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. The first issue of ''Prologue'' appeared in Spring 1969. The periodical's headquarters is in

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. The magazine ceased print publication in 2017.

References

External links

Official website at National Archives site
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