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
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
US Congressmen fighting over an issue, early 1800sA fight between US Congressmen who disagree, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00033President William McKinley at his desk, from a photograph taken June 7, 1898. Hand-colored halftone of a photograph
Electoral vote gives Rutherford Hayes the presidency in 1877Counting electoral votes after the contested 1876 Tilden-Hayes Election, February 1877. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Benjamin Harrison nominated for president in Chicago, 1888Republican Convention nominating Benjamin Harrison in the Auditorium, Chicago, 1888. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
James A. Gafield nominated for president, 1880Nomination of James Garfield at the Republican Convention, Chicago, 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
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
Black voters in Richmond, Virginia, 1871African-American citizens voting in Richmond, Virginia, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
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
