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From the 1776 Declaration of Independence to the 1964 Tonkin Gulf Resolution, nearly two hundred years of US history can be interpreted through these formative documents. View images of the originals and learn where each document is archived. This collection provides a first-hand look at some of the nation's high and low points, including the purchase of Alaska, the 1945 surrenders of Germany and Japan, recognition of Israel, censure of Joseph McCarthy, the 19th amendment, and more. Continue…
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Spotlight added: The Surrender of the Confederacy at Appomatox Court House April 9, 1865
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Image updated on American Civil War-Union and Confederate-Slavery to Reconstruction Event Page
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Annotation added: Since the year 1891 the Philipsconcern produces light bulbs at the city of Eindhoven in the Netherlands. From September first, 2009 the light bulb may not be sold in the stores of The Netherlands. Reason: expenditure of to much energy (more heat than light), which lead to environment pollution. The stores sell electricity-saving lamps and ledlamps now.
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Annotation added: Jared Ingersoll
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Annotation added: come to dedicate a portion of it
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Annotation added: whether that nation, or any nation so conceived,
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Annotation added: George Wythe - (pronounced as "with")was also the first law professor in America
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Spotlight added: Signers of the Constitution
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Image added to The Gettysburg Address Topic Page
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