America - still a young country by world standards - began as an experiment in self-government. This collection includes stories of America's people as they follow a path of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
Elizabeth Packard's legal troubles began when she was asked to join a Bible-study class led by a deacon in her church. Abijah Dole was unable t...
The first page of the Emancipation Proclamation. Click on the image to examine it more closely.
The second page of the Emancipation Proclamation. Click on the image to examine it more closely.
The third page of the Emancipation Proclamation. Click on the image to examine it more closely.
The fourth page of the Emancipation Proclamation. Click on the image to examine it more closely.
President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation took effect on January 1, 1863. It freed slaves in the Confederacy, but Lincoln had no power over the Co...
Emancipation Proclamation, by Abraham Lincoln. Click on the Document to make it larger.
Emancipation Proclamation, by Abraham Lincoln - page 2. Click on the Document to enlarge it.
Signature page of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Click on the image for a better view.
This book, by David Bodanis, includes twenty photos and drawings. It helps non-specialists understand Einstein's famous formula - and its backgr...
This NASA drawing depicts areas where foam insulation (on the external fuel tank) broke loose during Endeavour's July 15, 2009 ascent. The shutt...
This image depicts one of MANY news articles commemorating the life and work of Frederick Douglass. Click on the image for a better view.
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