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Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

James Knox Polk to Andrew Jackson, January 18, 1838

Public domain scan of Andrew Jackson's correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Mr. Wilson President of our nation grand

words and music by Herbert J. Bischoff. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Staff notation. (language)

James Knox Polk to Andrew Jackson, August 14, 1835

Public domain scan of Andrew Jackson's correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

President Coolidge's tribute to Abraham Lincoln. A proclamation issued...

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President Coolidge's tribute to Abraham Lincoln. A proclamation issued...

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The contents of Abraham Lincoln's pockets on the evening of his assass...

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Monticello, State Route 53 vicinity, Charlottesville, Charlottesville,...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Monticello, State Route 53 vicinity, Charlottesville, Charlottesville,...

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James Knox Polk to Andrew Jackson, April 15, 1828

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Democratic ticket. For President, Gen. Franklin Pierce, of New Hampshi...

Page Order: Piece 2 is a Leaflet. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portf... More

Lincoln and his family / painted by S.B. Waugh ; engraved by William S...

Print showing Abraham Lincoln, full-length portrait, sitting in chair at the left end of a table with Thomas sitting next to him, Mary Todd is sitting on the right, and Robert Todd is standing behind the table.... More

Timothy Caldwell House, 2017 "Eye" Street Northwest, Washington, Distr...

Significance: The Timothy Caldwell house was begun in 1802 and has been continuously well maintained ever since. It was the Executive Mansion during the first months of James Monroe's Presidency, and is now co... More

President Hayes' grand march - Public domain sheet music. Piano, march...

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Boston Weekly Spectator; with Hawthorne portrait of Lincoln, [Newspape...

Public domain scan related to Nathaniel Hawthorne, 19th-century novelist, manuscript, document, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, d... More

Boston Weekly Spectator; with Hawthorne portrait of Lincoln, [Newspape...

Public domain scan related to Nathaniel Hawthorne, 19th-century novelist, manuscript, document, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, d... More

James Knox Polk to Andrew Jackson, October 10, 1835

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Sangamo Journal, [newspaper]. March 27, 1840.

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President Roosevelt speaking to the great crowds in front of the Capit...

Photograph showing Theodore Roosevelt standing on a chair upon a platform, speaking to audience below him. H31868 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood.

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, Dist...

For additional documentation, see also HALS DC-133 (Woodrow Wilson House, Garden Parterre) Significance: The Woodraw Wilson House was the Home of Thomas Woodrow Wilson 28th president of the United States from t... More

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, Dist...

For additional documentation, see also HALS DC-133 (Woodrow Wilson House, Garden Parterre) Significance: The Woodraw Wilson House was the Home of Thomas Woodrow Wilson 28th president of the United States from t... More

Eisenhower Farm Two, Showbarn, Emmitsburg Road (U.S. 15), Gettysburg, ...

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General Taylor's quick march at Buena Vista

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

James Knox Polk to Andrew Jackson, Jr., October 24, 1845

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James Knox Polk to Andrew Jackson, Jr., October 24, 1845

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Jimmy Carter House, 209 Woodland Drive, Plains, Sumter County, GA

Significance: This is the first and only home the Carters have owned, and it has been the permanent residence of the family since 1961. The Carters residence in this modest 1960s ranch-style house corresponds w... More

Germanna Ford, Rapidan River, Virginia. Ruins of bridge at Germannia F...

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Adams Mansion Flower Garden, 135 Adams Street, Quincy, Norfolk County,...

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Dance President Grant's quickstep - Public domain musical sheets

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Grant, Ulysses S., drawing of, undate...

Dance Grand triumphal quick step - Public domain musical sheets

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860

Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...

See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More

Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...

See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More

Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...

See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

James Knox Polk to Andrew Jackson, July 23, 1844

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[Abraham Lincoln, presidential candidate, half-length portrait, facing...

Photo of Lincoln made from a negative taken in Springfield, Illinois, by Alexander Hesler on June 3, 1860. One of several poses from that day. "Wrote Lincoln's law partner, William H. Herndon, 'There is the pec... More

Kerbaugh, Depot & College Streets, Greeneville, Greene County, TN

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-28 Survey number: HABS TN-227 Building/structure dates: before 1830 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1950 Subsequent Work

Manse, Frederick & Coalter Streets, Staunton, Staunton, Virginia

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President Roosevelt visits farmer who is receiving drought relief gran...

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The President shooting one of the big bears out of the tree

President Roosevelt shooting rifle. H62203 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph related to President Theodore Roosevelt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

James Knox Polk to Andrew Jackson, December 5, 1828

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Home of James Monroe - Public domain architectural drawing

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Message from the President of the United States, returning, with his o...

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 232, Folder 17.

President Roosevelt signing bills, White House, Washington, D.C.

Stereograph showing Roosevelt sitting at his desk writing. H31794 U.S. Copyright Office. On recto: Copyright 1903 by Underwood & Underwood.

James Knox Polk to Andrew Jackson, February 22, 1844

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Lindenwald, 1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook, Columbia County, NY

Significance: Lindenwald, in Kinderhook, New York, was the home of Martin Van Buren from 1839-1862. Van Buren served as the State Senator, U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of State, Ambassador to the Court of St. J... More

Lindenwald, 1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook, Columbia County, NY

Significance: Lindenwald, in Kinderhook, New York, was the home of Martin Van Buren from 1839-1862. Van Buren served as the State Senator, U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of State, Ambassador to the Court of St. J... More

Jefferson Memorial, East Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbi...

Significance: One of Washington's largest and most famous memorials, this structure serves as the southern anchor of the city's monumental plan, the other elements of which include the Capitol, Washington Monum... More

Jefferson Memorial, East Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbi...

Significance: One of Washington's largest and most famous memorials, this structure serves as the southern anchor of the city's monumental plan, the other elements of which include the Capitol, Washington Monum... More

Andrew Jackson to James Knox Polk, February 1, 1838

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Lincoln Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia,...

Significance: One of Washington's largest and most well known monuments, it serves as an anchor to the western end of the Mall. Statue of Lincoln on interior is one of the most famous works by noted sculpture D... More

Lincoln Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia,...

Significance: One of Washington's largest and most well known monuments, it serves as an anchor to the western end of the Mall. Statue of Lincoln on interior is one of the most famous works by noted sculpture D... More

James Buchanan Duke House, 400 Hermitage, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Count...

Survey number: HABS NC-321 Public domain photograph of a house, residential property, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tudor Place, 1644 Thirty-first Street, Northwest, Washington, District...

Significance: An unusual, perhaps unique, execution of late Federal period architecture, designed by William Thornton, Tudor Place also possesses outstanding historical significance for its association with pro... More

U.S. Soldiers Home, Corn Rigs, Rock Creek Church Road & Upshur Street ...

Structure is associated with the Emancipation Proclamation. See HABS No. DC-353 for list of related structures. Significance: Soldiers Home established by Congress in 1851. Corn Rigs was the summer home of Geor... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

The Hermitage, U.S. Highway 70 North (4580 Rachel's Lane), Nashville, ...

Significance: The Hermitage and five hundred acres of adjoining land were bought by the State in 1856. It is believed that the brick building was begun in 1818. There is no record of the architect. ... Much f... More

White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District...

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Harry S. Truman House, 219 North Delaware Street, Independence, Jackso...

Photograph #67 was not received. Significance: Home of President Harry S. Truman Survey number: HABS MO-1175 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 78001650

Beginning of the end Sammies' marching song

G. Newton Negus. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)

Washington R. Sands sculp, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows George Washington, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, wearing military uniform. Trimmed to within plate mark on three sides. Hart, 27 Gift; L.M. Rabinowitz; 1948 Jan. 5. Forms part ... More

Democratic ticket. Stop Van!!! - Public domain book illustration

An illustrated election ticket for Martin Van Buren and Richard M. Johnson, listing Ohio Democratic electors for the presidential race of 1836. The ticket is illustrated with a small vignette of a man, possibl... More

Public meeting. A general meeting of the friends of Harrison & reform ...

An illustrated broadside announcing a "general meeting of the friends of Harrison & Reform" in Alton (Illinois) on May 9, 1840. Harrison, in farmer's clothes and broad-brimmed hat, stands next to a plough. Be... More

Loco Foco and nulification nuptials, Political Cartoon

A satire on the surprising alliance, forged early in the presidential campaign of 1840, between the Van Buren administration and southern or "nullification" Whigs in the circle of John Calhoun. At left editor ... More

The mountain in labor - Public domain book illustration, Library of Co...

The artist employs Aesop's fable about the mountain which was said to be in labor, its dreadful groans attracting expectant crowds only to be disappointed when it issued forth a small mouse. Here the mountain i... More

If New York Republicans are so anxious for Arthur's nomination, why di...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 3 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 134, Folder 57. Copy scanned: 3

By telegraph from England. The Queen's message. The President's reply....

Trans-Atlantic telegraph.; Queen's message, the President's reply. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Colle... More

U.S. Grant, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

A black and white photo of a man in uniform. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Abe Lincoln's battle cry. By James D. Gay, the Celebrated Army Song Pu...

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hayes, President Rutherford B. (full length)

A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Etching of Lincoln by Wall.]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

1 of 250 prints. Alexander Gardner (October 17, 1821 - December 10, 1882) was a Scottish photographer who is best known for his photographs of the American Civil War. He emigrated to the United States in 1856 ... More