Happy 60th Birthday FOIA!
The FOIA Ombuds [Unofficial]
July 1, 2026
Like America, FOIA was born on July 4th, and we at OGIS wish the statute a Happy Birthday! The Freedom of Information Act was born on July 4, 1966, when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed it without fanfare at his ranch in Texas. The behind-the-scenes story of how he signed is documented in this history … Continue reading Happy 60th Birthday FOIA!
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