The Library of Congress presents an 1863 historical proclamation, written by Abraham Lincoln, that pardons those who participated…
The Library of Congress presents an 1863 historical telegram, from Andrew Johnson to Montgomery Blair, that addresses Abraham…
The Library of Congress presents an 1864 historical letter, written by Jacob Bowker to Abraham Lincoln, that poses questions to…
The Library of Congress features an 1866 historical illustration, drawn by Thomas Nast, that depicts Andrew Johnson "as the…
The Library of Congress presents an 1866 historical illustration that depicts the members of the National Union Convention--who…
Note: Racial epithets used.The Library of Congress presents an 1866 historical illustration that depicts an acrobat holding masks…
The Library of Congress presents 1865 historical proclamation, written by President Andrew Johnson, that grants amnesty to anyone…
Teaching American History presents an 1865 historical proclamation, written by President Andrew Johnson, that grants amnesty to…
Facing History & Ourselves presents a lesson plan that aims to engage students with a historical document. Components include:…
The National Archives presents an 1865 historical oath, taken by General Robert E. Lee, that pledges his allegiance to the Union…
The Library of Congress features an 1845 historical illustration, drawn by Ephraim W. Bouve and published by Henry Prentiss,…
The Library of Congress features an 1877 historical illustration, featured in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, that depicts…
The Library of Congress features an 1870 black and white, half-length, historical photograph, taken by George Francis Schreiber,…
The Library of Congress features an 1864 black and white, three-quarters length, historical photograph, taken by B. F. Smith &…
The Library of Congress features an 1881 historical illustration, published by J. Hoover, that depicts half-length portraits of…
The Library of Congress features an 1892 black and white historical photograph that depicts Frederick Douglass--a formerly…