Note: Racial epithets used; some readers may find the images and language offensive. The Library of Congress presents an 1866…
The Smithsonian Institution presents an 1866 political cartoon, drawn by Thomas Nast, called the "Grand Ball Masquerade." The…
The Library of Congress features an 1864 historical report, written by William P. Mellen, that provides a description of the…
Note: 4th column, center.Chronicling America features an 1868 Placer Herald newspaper article, written by an unknown author, that…
Note: Language may be offensive.The Library of Congress features an 1868 historical dialogue, published by the Union Republican…