This Poetry Foundation source features a poem by Charlotte Forten Grimké, an African American writer, educator and abolitionist.…
The Library of Congress presents a 1871 historical illustration, by C. Rogan, that centers President Grant signing the 15th…
The Library of Congress features an 1870 historical letter, written by Hamilton Wilcox Pierson, a member of the Ku-Klux Klan, to…
YouTube presents a 2020 video, produced by the United States Capitol, that provides a brief account of the political achievements…
YouTube presents a 2009 video, produced by the Ford's Theater, that provides an account of how Charles Sumner (LR-MA)--the leader…
Note: Transcript of full speech is included.The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History presents an 1866 historical speech,…
Note: Full transcript provided, but not the original document.The National Humanities Center presents an 1856 historical speech,…
Note: The PDF version can be found HERE.The Library of Congress presents an 1860 historical speech, given by Charles Sumner…
The University of Massachusetts presents an 1852 historical speech, given by Charles Sumner (LR-MA)--the leader of the…
The Library of Congress presents an 1874 historical illustration, drawn by Matt Morgan, that depicts the casket of Charles Sumner…
Note: Another version of the source can be found HERE. DocsTeach presents a piece of 1873 historical legislation, proposed by…
Note: 5th column, top.Chronicling America features an 1865 Daily Dispatch historical newspaper article, written by an unknown…
The Library of Congress presents an 1862 black and white, full-length historical photograph that depicts Charles Sumner…
The Library of Congress presents an 1860-1875 black and white, half-length historical photograph that depicts Charles Sumner…
Note: There are several captions in this cartoon.The Library of Congress presents an 1864 political cartoon that depicts President…
The Library of Congress presents an 1864 political cartoon, published by G.W. Bromley & Co., that depicts are park bustling…