The Library of Congress presents an 1868 historical illustration, drawn by Theodore R. Davis, that depicts Thaddeus Stevens…
Note: See last column, 9th paragraph. Some language may be offensive to readers; graphic language used.Chronicling America…
Note: Roll cursor over interactive image to read background notes. The image can also be found HERE.Smithsonian Magazine features…
The Library of Congress presents a piece of 1865 historical legislation, endorsed by William Hunter, known as the Freedmen's…
The Library of Congress presents an 1865 Congressional Act, also known as the Freedmen's Bureau Act.The Freedmen's Bureau was a…
Note: Racial epithets used. "Cooly" or "Coolie" was an offensive term used to refer to Asian immigrants.This San Diego State…
Note: Transcript and study questions can be found HERE.DocsTeach presents an 1868 historical legal document, written by the United…
Note: 5th column, top.Chronicling America features an 1868 Public Ledger newspaper article, written by an unknown author, that…
The Digital Public Library of America presents an 1868 impeachment summons, written by Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase to…
Note: See 2nd column, 3rd paragraph.Chronicling America presents a March 9, 1876 article, author unknown, from the Anderson…
The National Archives Catalog features an 1869 historical letter, written to Jacob D. Cox--secretary of the interior--by N. G.…
The National Archives Catalog features an 1869 historical letter, written to Edward McPherson--clerk of the house of…
Note: 2nd column, top.Chronicling America features an 1868 Shasta Courier newspaper article, written by an unknown author, that…
Note: 3rd column, top.Chronicling America features an 1868 Shasta Courier newspaper article, written by an unknown author, that…
The Library of Congress features an 1867 historical illustration, featured in Harper's Weekly, that depicts President Andrew…
Note: See 3rd column, 1st paragraph.Chronicling America presents a March 18, 1875 article from the Anderson Intelligencer…