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Meet Sean Downs, the GPO designer behind the towering patriotic banners now hanging across headquarters — celebrating America 250 and Passport 100. “It made me feel good to see it on such a large scale where so many people are going to see it,” Downs said. The largest banner? 14 feet wide, 59 feet tall — the biggest project of his career. Read the full story. gpo.gov/who-we-are/new…

GPO is proud to produce these booklets for @ColonialParkNPS as part of their America 250 Adventure Ranger Program. Federal agencies, GPO’s Government Design Services can work with your Federal Agency on design needs like this. Contact them today: governmentdesign.gpo.gov/contact.html

60 YEARS. 🎉And counting. John Crawford joined GPO in 1966 as a journeyman bookbinder on the third shift. Six decades later, he’s watched the Agency transform from manual, hand-assembled passports to a modern, automated operation — all while holding onto one belief: “Contribute to GPO like you own it as your company. Make it a better place when you leave than when you started.” 💬 After 60 years, what matters most isn’t the titles he held — it’s how he treated people along the way. Read the full story: gpo.gov/who-we-are/new…

Before 9/11, passport production was steady, but everything changed after. Following the 2001 attacks, new security measures such as the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) required passports for travel to Canada and Mexico by land and sea. The result? A massive surge in passport applications that reshaped U.S. passport history. @travelgov #Passport100

Superintendent of Documents Scott Matheson visits Colorado State University’s William E. Morgan Library in Fort Collins, CO. This library has been part of the Federal Depository Library Program since 1903. @ColoradoStateU

On July 11, GPO Printers and Bookbinders helped protect Washington, DC during the Battle of Fort Stevens in the Civil War. With the threat of Confederate General Jubal Early closing in on Washington, GPO employees were called on to defend the city as part of the Interior Department Regiment. GPO employees returned to work when General Grant’s troops arrived. *Battle of Fort Stevens Map courtesy of Civil War Preservation Trust @America250

Keep your little ones entertained all summer with Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government! Check out bensguide.gpo.gov @America250

GPO night shift proofreaders wish America a happy 250th birthday! 🇺🇸

GPO Launches Public Access to 1.2 Million Historic Government Records Dating Back to 1895 Read the news release: gpo.gov/26news07

On this day in 1868, the 14th amendment was ratified. The amendment addresses citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws. For more amendments, get the Pocket Constitution from GPO’s Online Bookstore. bookstore.gpo.gov/products/const…

GPO night shift proofreaders wish America a happy 250th birthday! @America250

In 1998, GPO stepped up to meet America’s growing travel needs! A brand-new passport binding line was installed, giving GPO the power to keep pace with increased demand for U.S. passports. @travelgov #Passport100

Superintendent of Documents Scott Matheson visits Colorado’s Denver Public Library. This library has been part of the FDLP since 1884!   @denverlibrary

The Oklahoma State University Edmon Low Library celebrates the 250th birthday of the U.S. with a program highlighting the dedication of the Declaration of Independence in calligraphy to the Library by artist Ken Brown. In addition to the artwork, the library displayed an 1833 version of the Declaration printed in American Archives, Fifth Series. This library has been part of the Federal Depository Library Program since 1907. @OkStateLibrary

The Delta College Library in University Center, MI, in collaboration with New York’s Brooklyn Public Library, created a display celebrating America’s 250th birthday with Government documents and books. Delta College Library invites visitors to take a reading road trip through 250 Years of American History and Stories. Delta College Library has been part of the FDLP since 1963. @BKLYNlibrary

For 250 years, America has made history. For 165 years, GPO has preserved it. The GPO team is proud to celebrate this historic birthday together. @America250

Deputy Director Brian Pearl and Director Hugh Halpern receive one of the first America250 commemorative passports at the State Department. The GPO team produced these, and all U.S. passports since 1926!

As our Nation marks its 250th birthday, GPO is proud to reflect on 165 years of preserving history, supporting transparency, and delivering on our vision of an America Informed. @America250

Happy birthday to George W. Bush! Check out the Public Papers of the Presidents on GPO’s GovInfo to remember his writings, addresses and remarks during his time in the White House. govinfo.gov/app/collection…. @TheBushCenter