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Historical Documents

John Paul Stevens, the author of the majority opinion

INS v. Cardoza-Fonseca

ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

Southwest Voter Registration Education Project

ERA 9: Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970's), ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

The Insanity Defense: An Intersection of Morality, Public Policy, and Science

ERA 6: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900), ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

Treaty of Alliance with France

ERA 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754–1820s)

Maryland state ticket. Election, Tuesday November 6th, 1860...For President of the United States John Bell of Tennessee. For Vice President of the United States, Edward Everett of Massachusetts

ERA 5: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

Stamp Act of 1765

ERA 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754–1820s)

Original document of the enrolled acts and resolutions of Congress pertaining to the Civil Rights Act

Civil Rights Act 1964

ERA 9: Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970's)

Latino Students Protesting Proposition 187

California's Proposition 187

ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

Silent Spring- Excerpt

ERA 9: Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970's), ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present), Multiple Eras

“I Have Sinned” Speech

ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

President Bill Clinton with Albert Gore and Janet Reno, 1993. Courtesy: Library of Congress

Legacy of the Clinton Administration

ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

The President Dead- September 19, 1881

ERA 6: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)

Balzac v. Porto Rico

ERA 7: The Emergence of Modern America (1890–1930)

The Young Lords Organization

ERA 9: Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970's), ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

Excerpt from Palmer's speech: "The Case Against the Reds"

ERA 7: The Emergence of Modern America (1890–1930)

Clinton's Farewell Address

ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

Proclamation 3869

ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

"The Evolving Federal Role in Education: An Introductory Essay" (Excerpt)

ERA 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754–1820s), ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

Roosevelt shortly after giving one of his famous fireside chats.

Fireside Chat 9: On ‘Court-Packing’

ERA 8: The Great Depression and World War II (1929–1945)

National Republican platform adopted by National Republican Convention, held in Chicago. May 17, 1860.

ERA 5: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

Alien and Sedition Acts

ERA 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754–1820s)

El Plan de Santa Barbara (Plan of Santa Barbara)

ERA 9: Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970's), ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

Amendments to the Constitution of the United States

ERA 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754–1820s)

Federalist No. 48

ERA 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754–1820s), ERA 8: The Great Depression and World War II (1929–1945)

Decision delivered by Chief Justice Earl Warren

Hernandez v. Texas

ERA 9: Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970's)

Supports of the Dream Act holding a Banner

Development Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM)

ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

Charles Guiteau Letter to William T. Sherman

ERA 6: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)

The Budget and Deficit Under Clinton

ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

“Now for a Round-Up” by W.A. Rogers. This political cartoon was published in the New York Post following the passing of the 1901 Sedition Act, an updated revival of the original law that targeted Filipinos, Latin Americans, and union organizers.

Sedition Act of 1918

ERA 7: The Emergence of Modern America (1890–1930)

Trenton State Sentinel and Capital, Editorial

ERA 5: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

The Trial of Charles Guiteau: An Account- Excerpt

ERA 6: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)

C-SPAN’s 2021 Survey of Presidential Leadership

ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

Sailor Wounds Pageant Spectator Disrespectful to Flag

ERA 7: The Emergence of Modern America (1890–1930)

Letter from John Adams to James Warren, 7 October 1775

ERA 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754–1820s)

John Adams- Brief Biography

ERA 4: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)

First edition cover of Bill Clinton's autobiography

Bill Clinton on Life after the Presidency

ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

Final Presidential Job Approval Ratings: Truman - Biden

ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

Sylvia Mendez, one of the children at the center of this case.

Mendez v. Westminster

ERA 9: Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970's)

President Reagan signing the Immigration Reform and Control Act

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

George Washington Letter to Benjamin Lincoln

ERA 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754–1820s)

Montesquieu The Spirit of the Laws Book XI- Excerpts

ERA 2: Colonialism and Settlement (1585–1763), ERA 8: The Great Depression and World War II (1929–1945)

Political cartoon depicting the results of the Cuban Adjustment Act

The Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966

ERA 9: Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970's)

Insanity Defense Overview

ERA 6: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900), ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

Abigail Adams Obituary Notice

ERA 4: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)

Collections

Clinton's Legacy, by Kevin Baker

ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

Emigrants crossing the plains, by F.O.C. Darley

How the Wilderness Was Won, by Stewart L. Udall

ERA 7: The Emergence of Modern America (1890–1930), ERA 8: The Great Depression and World War II (1929–1945), ERA 9: Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970's), ERA 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the present), Multiple Eras

Historical Images

An Heir to the Throne, Or the Next Republican Candidate

ERA 5: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

Benjamin Franklin at the Court of France

ERA 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754–1820s)

Bust of Stephen Douglas over Northern Democratic Party's presidential campaign shield

ERA 5: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

Map of Troop Movement During Shays’ Rebellion

ERA 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754–1820s)