Historical Events tagged with "national personnel records center"
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Fire at National Personnel Records Center
A significant fire erupted on the sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, resulting in the complete destruction of records. The cause of the fire was later determined to be an accident linked to a combination of events that led to flammable materials igniting. The fire spread quickly, overwhelming firefighting efforts and leading to extensive loss of vital military and other records associated with the U.S. government. The incident drew attention not only for its impact but also for the challenges it posed in the preservation of valuable historical documents.
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