Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress

British and American forces met at White Plains, New York, where the British captured an important fortification. Washington once again retreated, still attempting to save his army from …

Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress.

Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress.

Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress.

Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress.

This feature presentation uses primary sources to introduce teachers and students to several groups' experiences of immigration, relocation, and migration in U.S. history.

American General Benedict Arnold, frustrated and ambitious, began dealing with British General Sir Henry Clinton. After he was promised the command at West Point by General Washington, …

Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress.

The records of Congress reveal the grand themes of American history and the intimate details of citizens' lives. One can follow the debates over issues of governance and read the petitions of …