Debating the US Constitution, 1787George Washington presiding over the Constitutional Convention, 1787. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration
Passage of the 13th Amendment ending slavery, 1865Celebration of the enactment of the 13th Amendment in the House of Representatives, ending slavery, 1865. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Compromise of 1850 debate in the US SenateHenry Clay arguing in the US Senate for the Compromise of 1850 to avert civil war. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century painting
Celebrating the end of slavery in Washington DC, 1866Celebration of the abolition of slavery in Washington DC, 1866. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Franklin, Hamilton, and other delegates discussing the ConstitutionFranklin, Hamilton, and others discussing the framing of the US Constitution at a tea party in Philadelphia, 1787. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00147Cartoon of President Theodore Roosevelt as a muckraker cleaning up the meat scandal. Hand-colored halftone of a 20th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00140Chester Arthur taking the Inaugural Oath at his residence in New York City after President Garfields death, 1881. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00146Cartoon showing President Andrew Jackson as King Andrew the First. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00203Admission ticket to the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johson in the Senate, 1868. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of the document
US after the Missouri Compromise, 1820Slave and free territories in the United States after the Missouri Compromise Act, 1820. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
US Senate in session, late 1800sU.S. Senate debating legislation in the late 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00006George Washington inaugurated as the first US President, New York City, 1789. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00007Inauguration of President Washington at Federal Hall in New York City, 1789. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00071Benjamin Harrison taking the Presidential Oath of Office in the rain, 1889. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00101Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln at the unfinished US Capital, March 4, 1861. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph
PPRE2A-00158Inauguration of George Washington as first President of the U.S. 1789. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration
Andrew Johnsons impeachment delivered, 1868Senate Sergeant-at-Arms serving the impeachment summons on President Johnson, 1868. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration in Harpers Weekly
PPRE2A-00008The first Cabinet under President Washington - Knox, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Randolph (left to right). Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration
Parade in Manhattan celebrating the new US Constitution" Ship of state" parade on Wall Street, honoring Alexander Hamilton and the new U.S. Constitution, New York City, 1787. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Ratification resolution by the Constitutional Convention, 1787Resolution to ratify the U.S. Constitution, 1787. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash
U. S. Senate chamber, 1890sSenate chamber in the US Capitol, 1890s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph
Constitutional Convention, 1787Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
EVNT2A-00224Angry citizens capturing tax collectors during the Whiskey Rebellion 1790s after the new federal government was formed. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00066Ulysses S. Grants inauguration for a second Presidential term, 1873. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00123Washingtons inauguration at Federal Hall on Wall Street, New York City, as first US President, 1789. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Signatures of leaders of the Constitutional Convention, 1787Signatures of leading members of Constitutional Convention, 1787. Woodcut with a watercolor wash
PPRE2A-00002President Lincolns address on the battlefield at Gettysburg, November 19, 1863. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00067President Lincoln meeting with General McClellan at Antietam battlefield, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut from a photograph
PPRE2A-00037President Lincoln giving his speech at the Gettysburg battlefield during the Civil War. Color lithograph 19th century
Black citizens casting their first ballots, 1867Former slaves casting their first vote, 1867. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Reconstruction Committee meeting in WashingtonJoint House and Senate Reconstruction Committee, creators of the 14th Amendment, under Chairman Fessenden. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
