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- President Bill Clinton Signing the Automobile National Heritage Area Act, November 6, 1998 - When President Bill Clinton signed the National Automobile Heritage Act of 1998, he paved the way for what became the MotorCities National Heritage Area. The organization, an affiliate of the National Park Service, grew to include more than 1,200 automotive-related sides in metro Detroit and throughout portions of 16 counties in southern Michigan.
- November 06, 1998
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President Bill Clinton Signing the Automobile National Heritage Area Act, November 6, 1998
When President Bill Clinton signed the National Automobile Heritage Act of 1998, he paved the way for what became the MotorCities National Heritage Area. The organization, an affiliate of the National Park Service, grew to include more than 1,200 automotive-related sides in metro Detroit and throughout portions of 16 counties in southern Michigan.
- 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
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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.
- Silk Picture, "Signing of the Declaration of Independence," 1876 -
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Silk Picture, "Signing of the Declaration of Independence," 1876
- Engraving, "The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776," circa 1850 -
- July 04, 1776
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Engraving, "The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776," circa 1850
- Book, "The Constitutions of the United States, According to the Latest Amendments," 1800 - At the turn of the nineteenth century, newly independent Americans celebrated the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution as embodiments of freedom and democracy. This book - a rare survivor from 1800 - includes the text of both founding documents, constitutions of the fifteen existing states, and the Northwest Ordinance, which regulated the Northwest Territory.
- 1776-1800
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Book, "The Constitutions of the United States, According to the Latest Amendments," 1800
At the turn of the nineteenth century, newly independent Americans celebrated the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution as embodiments of freedom and democracy. This book - a rare survivor from 1800 - includes the text of both founding documents, constitutions of the fifteen existing states, and the Northwest Ordinance, which regulated the Northwest Territory.
- Declaration of Independence Handkerchief, circa 1821 -
- circa 1821
- Collections - Artifact
Declaration of Independence Handkerchief, circa 1821
- Engraved Copy of the 1776 Declaration of Independence, Commissioned by John Quincy Adams, Printed 1823 - This is an exact, precise facsimile of one of America's greatest documents. It is one of two hundred copies commissioned by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams in 1820. It is an engraving made from the original document. Two copies each were given to the surviving signers and the rest distributed to Congress, state governments and colleges and universities.
- July 04, 1776
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Engraved Copy of the 1776 Declaration of Independence, Commissioned by John Quincy Adams, Printed 1823
This is an exact, precise facsimile of one of America's greatest documents. It is one of two hundred copies commissioned by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams in 1820. It is an engraving made from the original document. Two copies each were given to the surviving signers and the rest distributed to Congress, state governments and colleges and universities.
- 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.
- Citizens News, Volume IV, Number 8, 1964-1965 - LGBTQ+ newspapers became more available beginning in the 1950s as organizations added print media to their activist tool kit. These newspapers were a regionally focused way to rally the LGBTQ+ community, share information, and fight discrimination. Many of these newspapers came to rely on gay bars as a location for disbursement as they were among the only private gay spaces in many cities.
- 1964-1965
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Citizens News, Volume IV, Number 8, 1964-1965
LGBTQ+ newspapers became more available beginning in the 1950s as organizations added print media to their activist tool kit. These newspapers were a regionally focused way to rally the LGBTQ+ community, share information, and fight discrimination. Many of these newspapers came to rely on gay bars as a location for disbursement as they were among the only private gay spaces in many cities.
- Letter from John Trumbull to Rufus King, New York, New York, 1821 - In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. As Trumbull completed <em>Declaration of Independence</em>, he authorized Asher Durand to create engraving plates of the painting and sent a print to the Capitol Post Office. Trumbull hoped prominent, patriotic citizens, like Senator Rufus King, would approve of the engraver's talent and the print's artistic merit and purchase one.
- February 05, 1821
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Letter from John Trumbull to Rufus King, New York, New York, 1821
In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. As Trumbull completed Declaration of Independence, he authorized Asher Durand to create engraving plates of the painting and sent a print to the Capitol Post Office. Trumbull hoped prominent, patriotic citizens, like Senator Rufus King, would approve of the engraver's talent and the print's artistic merit and purchase one.