In May 2008, the National Archives announced a five-year agreement to digitize selected records including the complete U.S. Federal Census Collection, 1790–1930, passenger lists from 1820–1960 and WWI and WWII draft registration cards. The partnership agreement allows for exclusive use of the digitized records by Ancestry.com for a 5-year embargo period at which point the digital records will be turned over to the National Archives. COUNT 3
QSN1 What did the National Archives announce in May of 2008? ANS1 digitize selected records including the complete U.S. Federal Census Collection QSN2 Which genealogy website benefits by the May 2008 announcement? ANS2 Ancestry.com QSN3 What happens after the 5 year embargo that allows Ancestry.com exclusive use of digitized records? ANS3 turned over to the National Archives