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Printed document signed

1782-1789

Lawrence, John, 1719-1802

[Revolutionary war pay warrant for African American soldier]

Connecticut Line Continental Army, Revolutionary War pay warrant issued to African American soldier Prince Duplex, for four pounds, seventeen shillings, and one pence. Signed by John Lawrence, treasurer of the State, and by Duplex in full, and...

GLC09295

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January 1791- June 1791

Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839

The American Museum or Universal Magazine. [Vol. 9 (1791)]

Contains six monthly issues, January to June 1791. Bound in contemporary leather. Published by Carey, Stewart & Co. Contains a lot of information on American history at the beginning of the U.S. Government, Indian "depradations (sic)," Washington...

GLC03461

Video

The Real American Dream: A Meditation on Hope

Literature, Religion and Philosophy

Julian Clarence Levi Professor in the Humanities and Director of the American Studies Program at Columbia University, Andrew Delbanco examines the evolution of the American Dream--the idea that anyone may rise above his or her...

History Now Essay

American Sabor: A Guided Playlist of Latino Music

Marisol Berríos-Miranda and Shannon Dudley

Art, Foreign Languages

The word sabor in Spanish evokes the delights of music, as well as food. It signifies a rich essence that makes our mouths water, or makes our bodies want to move. In this article we highlight a few songs by Latinos and Latinas that...

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53 | The Hispanic Legacy in American History Winter 2019

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New Pace–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History

August 22, 2018 (New York, NY) - The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Pace University are pleased to announce a new program offering a Master of Arts in American History through online courses for K–12 teachers...