An informed citizenry is essential to democracy. The Freedom of Information Act has been an effective tool for historians, researchers, journalists, and open government advocates. Today's topic discusses the origins and uses of the landmark legislation called FOIA. For more podcasts and blog posts, visit historyhereandnowhhn and subscribe for more historical content! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://historyhereandnowhhn.com/2021/03/13/in-the-government-know-the-freedom-of-information-act-foia/