Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress

When North Carolina and Virginia empowered their delegates to vote for American independence, Virginian Richard Henry Lee offered a resolution stating that the colonies "are, and of right ought to …

This feature presentation uses primary sources to introduce teachers and students to several groups' experiences of immigration, relocation, and migration in U.S. history.

Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress.

Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress.

Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress.

Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress.

American General Benedict Arnold, frustrated and ambitious, began dealing with British General Sir Henry Clinton. After he was promised the command at West Point by General Washington, Arnold …

Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress.

The records of Congress reveal the grand themes of American history and the intimate details of citizens' lives. One can follow the debates over issues of governance and read the petitions of war …