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- Invitation to Attend the Presidential Inauguration of Barack H. Obama, January 20, 2009 -
- January 20, 2009
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Invitation to Attend the Presidential Inauguration of Barack H. Obama, January 20, 2009
- Invitation to John F. Kennedy Inauguration, January 20, 1961 - Mrs. Arnold J. Zimmer of Detroit, Michigan, received this personal invitation from the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, to attend the inauguration of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1961 in Washington, D.C. The recipient was guaranteed a place in a special area where the new president and vice president were to take their oath of office.
- January 20, 1961
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Invitation to John F. Kennedy Inauguration, January 20, 1961
Mrs. Arnold J. Zimmer of Detroit, Michigan, received this personal invitation from the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, to attend the inauguration of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1961 in Washington, D.C. The recipient was guaranteed a place in a special area where the new president and vice president were to take their oath of office.
- President Kennedy Addressing a Joint Session of Congress, 1962 or 1963 - This picture postcard -- published by the United States Capitol Historical Society -- depicts President John F. Kennedy delivering a State of the Union message in a Joint Session of Congress during January of 1962 or 1963. It was mailed by Mr. and Mrs. Don Andrews on August 3, 1968, during a two-week vacation to Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
- 1962-1963
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President Kennedy Addressing a Joint Session of Congress, 1962 or 1963
This picture postcard -- published by the United States Capitol Historical Society -- depicts President John F. Kennedy delivering a State of the Union message in a Joint Session of Congress during January of 1962 or 1963. It was mailed by Mr. and Mrs. Don Andrews on August 3, 1968, during a two-week vacation to Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
- "All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything," 2020 -
- 1990
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"All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything," 2020
- "City Hall in Wall Street, as Enlarged for the Capitol" (Depicted as 1785-1790), Wood Engraving, circa 1855 - This circa 1855 wood engraving depicts City Hall on Wall Street in New York City, and is likely based on painter Archibald Robertson's 1790s image, "View Up Wall Street." Originally built in 1700, the building was enlarged in 1788 for use as the first federal capitol for the United States, and was demolished in 1812.
- 1785-1790
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"City Hall in Wall Street, as Enlarged for the Capitol" (Depicted as 1785-1790), Wood Engraving, circa 1855
This circa 1855 wood engraving depicts City Hall on Wall Street in New York City, and is likely based on painter Archibald Robertson's 1790s image, "View Up Wall Street." Originally built in 1700, the building was enlarged in 1788 for use as the first federal capitol for the United States, and was demolished in 1812.
- New York State Capitol Souvenir Paperweight, circa 1891 -
- circa 1891
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New York State Capitol Souvenir Paperweight, circa 1891
- Line Engraving from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "Hero of Our Age, -Dead!," 1885 - Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. His illustrations -- especially those created during his 25-year career working for Harper & Brothers -- reflected his political and social leanings. Nast was a friend and supporter of Ulysses Grant. This engraving appeared in <em>Harper's Weekly</em> on August 1, 1885, about ten days after the former President's death.
- August 01, 1885
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Line Engraving from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "Hero of Our Age, -Dead!," 1885
Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. His illustrations -- especially those created during his 25-year career working for Harper & Brothers -- reflected his political and social leanings. Nast was a friend and supporter of Ulysses Grant. This engraving appeared in Harper's Weekly on August 1, 1885, about ten days after the former President's death.
- Massachusetts State Government Officials, 1866 -
- 1866
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Massachusetts State Government Officials, 1866
- "The Old State House," Vandalia, Illinois, 1937-1939 Postcard - By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. This generation transformed Lincoln the man into Lincoln the hero. The State of Illinois preserved several Lincoln-related sites, including the Old State House where Lincoln served as a legislator in the 1830s.
- 1937-1939
- Collections - Artifact
"The Old State House," Vandalia, Illinois, 1937-1939 Postcard
By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. This generation transformed Lincoln the man into Lincoln the hero. The State of Illinois preserved several Lincoln-related sites, including the Old State House where Lincoln served as a legislator in the 1830s.
- Ford Motor Company Branch in Washington, D.C., February 28, 1919 - Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in major cities throughout the United States. Ford opened its Washington, D.C., branch in 1916. Designed by Albert Kahn, the building's neoclassical details fit well with neighboring structures on Pennsylvania Avenue. Ford sold the building in 1931, and it was demolished in 1979. The Canadian Embassy was built in its place.
- February 28, 1919
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Ford Motor Company Branch in Washington, D.C., February 28, 1919
Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in major cities throughout the United States. Ford opened its Washington, D.C., branch in 1916. Designed by Albert Kahn, the building's neoclassical details fit well with neighboring structures on Pennsylvania Avenue. Ford sold the building in 1931, and it was demolished in 1979. The Canadian Embassy was built in its place.