On July 28, 2009, President Barack Obama nominated David Ferriero, former Director of the New York Public Library, as the Archivist of the United States, being the first librarian to serve in that office. He was sworn into office on November 13, 2009, after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate on November 6, and has been in office ever since that time.

On February 25, 2010, a new regulation (read this Final Ruling containing lies from the Archivist: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-01-25/html/2010-1331.htm was enacted, saying that the Charters of Freedom (i.e. the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights) were fading beyond repair, and that this damage was caused by the use of camera flashes; thus prohibiting the use of cameras in the Rotunda and Exhibition Areas of the National Archives Building in Washington DC. For over ten years, this very liberal archivist has oppressed the People of the United States by taking away their photography rights as they visit the Archives to see the Charters of Freedom. The People have a right to take pictures or videos on public property, and the National Archives Building IS public property. Plus, the use of cell phone cameras use less light as flash; in fact, the flash LED is very small, and it is not as bright as the Sun.

I, as an American Citizen, am urging the President of the United States to fire David Ferriero, and replace him with a new Archivist, who listens to and respects people who come in to the National Archives to see their country's heritage. Your signature on this petition will make a difference to not just the Archives, but the entire United States as well. Thanks for your support!