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- Poster, "Declaration of Independence," 1976 - The 1976 Bicentennial of American Independence was a major cultural phenomenon. To celebrate, people across the nation purchased commemorative souvenirs, like this poster, and organized innumerable events -- from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
Poster, "Declaration of Independence," 1976
The 1976 Bicentennial of American Independence was a major cultural phenomenon. To celebrate, people across the nation purchased commemorative souvenirs, like this poster, and organized innumerable events -- from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events.
- "Declaration of Independence," Portrait of George Washington, 1865 - In Davenport, Iowa, immediately after the Civil War, William Pratt, a penmanship teacher, and Augustus Hageboeck, a local printer, teamed up to create a chirographic portrait of George Washington. A chirographic portrait renders an image of an individual through handwritten words. Pratt depicted George Washington's likeness -- based on the well-known painting by Gilbert Stuart -- using the words of the Declaration of Independence.
- 1865
- Collections - Artifact
"Declaration of Independence," Portrait of George Washington, 1865
In Davenport, Iowa, immediately after the Civil War, William Pratt, a penmanship teacher, and Augustus Hageboeck, a local printer, teamed up to create a chirographic portrait of George Washington. A chirographic portrait renders an image of an individual through handwritten words. Pratt depicted George Washington's likeness -- based on the well-known painting by Gilbert Stuart -- using the words of the Declaration of Independence.
- Declaration of Independence Handkerchief, circa 1821 -
- circa 1821
- Collections - Artifact
Declaration of Independence Handkerchief, circa 1821
- "Madison Meet Up Materials: The Declaration of Independence," 2024 - Organizers originally formed Moms for Liberty in 2021 to campaign against COVID-19-related restrictions in schools. The organization later broadened its agenda, empowering parents to defend their rights on other school issues. The organization also promoted Madison Meetups, small group discussions of America's founding documents and what makes the country unique. The organization provides reading materials and facilitator-led talking points.
- 2024
- Collections - Artifact
"Madison Meet Up Materials: The Declaration of Independence," 2024
Organizers originally formed Moms for Liberty in 2021 to campaign against COVID-19-related restrictions in schools. The organization later broadened its agenda, empowering parents to defend their rights on other school issues. The organization also promoted Madison Meetups, small group discussions of America's founding documents and what makes the country unique. The organization provides reading materials and facilitator-led talking points.
- "How to Read the Constitution & the Declaration of Independence," 2017 - Organizers originally formed Moms for Liberty in 2021 to campaign against COVID-19-related restrictions in schools. The organization later broadened its agenda, empowering parents to defend their rights on other school issues. The organization also promoted Madison Meetups, small group discussions of America's founding documents and what makes the country unique. The organization provides reading materials and facilitator-led talking points.
- 2017
- Collections - Artifact
"How to Read the Constitution & the Declaration of Independence," 2017
Organizers originally formed Moms for Liberty in 2021 to campaign against COVID-19-related restrictions in schools. The organization later broadened its agenda, empowering parents to defend their rights on other school issues. The organization also promoted Madison Meetups, small group discussions of America's founding documents and what makes the country unique. The organization provides reading materials and facilitator-led talking points.
- Commemorative Dish, "Declaration of Independence: 100 Years Ago," 1876 - Glassmakers from around the world, including forty-seven American firms, mounted exhibitions at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Gillinder and Sons of Philadelphia constructed an entire working factory. Visitors could watch Gillinder craftsmen blow, press, engrave, and cut glass souvenirs celebrating the 100th anniversary of American independence. This example features an icon of national freedom, the Liberty Bell.
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Commemorative Dish, "Declaration of Independence: 100 Years Ago," 1876
Glassmakers from around the world, including forty-seven American firms, mounted exhibitions at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Gillinder and Sons of Philadelphia constructed an entire working factory. Visitors could watch Gillinder craftsmen blow, press, engrave, and cut glass souvenirs celebrating the 100th anniversary of American independence. This example features an icon of national freedom, the Liberty Bell.
- Silk Picture, "Signing of the Declaration of Independence," 1876 -
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Silk Picture, "Signing of the Declaration of Independence," 1876
- "The Constitution of the United States & Declaration of Independence," 2024 - Organizers originally formed Moms for Liberty in 2021 to campaign against COVID-19-related restrictions in schools. The organization later broadened its agenda, empowering parents to defend their rights on other school issues. The organization also promoted Madison Meetups, small group discussions of America's founding documents and what makes the country unique. The organization provides reading materials and facilitator-led talking points.
- 2024
- Collections - Artifact
"The Constitution of the United States & Declaration of Independence," 2024
Organizers originally formed Moms for Liberty in 2021 to campaign against COVID-19-related restrictions in schools. The organization later broadened its agenda, empowering parents to defend their rights on other school issues. The organization also promoted Madison Meetups, small group discussions of America's founding documents and what makes the country unique. The organization provides reading materials and facilitator-led talking points.
- Engraving, "The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776" 1876 -
- July 04, 1776
- Collections - Artifact
Engraving, "The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776" 1876
- Commemorative Goblet, "Declaration of Independence: 100 Years Ago," 1876 - Glassmakers from around the world, including forty-seven American firms, mounted exhibitions at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Gillinder and Sons of Philadelphia constructed an entire working factory. Visitors could watch Gillinder craftsmen blow, press, engrave, and cut glass souvenirs celebrating the 100th anniversary of American independence. This example features an icon of national freedom, the Liberty Bell.
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Commemorative Goblet, "Declaration of Independence: 100 Years Ago," 1876
Glassmakers from around the world, including forty-seven American firms, mounted exhibitions at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Gillinder and Sons of Philadelphia constructed an entire working factory. Visitors could watch Gillinder craftsmen blow, press, engrave, and cut glass souvenirs celebrating the 100th anniversary of American independence. This example features an icon of national freedom, the Liberty Bell.