The Library of Congress presents an 1863 historical letter, written by Francis J. Keffer to Carlos A. Waite, that lists the…
DocsTeach presents an 1865 historical oath, taken by James Hicks, that declares his allegiance to the Union after the Civil War.…
Note: Transcript and original document are both included.The Library of Congress presents an 1864 historical bill, proposed by…
The New York Times presents an 1864 newspaper article that includes a proclamation, signed by President Abraham Lincoln and…
Note: Haywood's narrative begins on page 130 of the collection. The historical photograph described within the narrative as having…
Note: A transcript is included with the radio segment.National Public Radio presents a 2017 radio segment that provides a short…
Find a Grave features a headstone (image submitted by Steve Dunn), located at the Lexington Cemetary in Lexington, Kentucky,…
Note: Included with the interview is a link to the transcript; language may be offensive.The Library of Congress presents a 1940…
Note: Included with the interview is a link to the transcript of the interview; language may be offensive.The Library of Congress…
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History presents a historical illustration, drawn by Lucius Stebbins, that depicts a…
Note: 1st column, bottom. Chronicling America features an 1865 New York Herald newspaper article, written by an unknown author,…