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February 13, 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 208, whole no. 4826 (February 13, 1865)]

The new negro bill.

GLC05959.54.31

History Now Essay

The Unilateral Declaration of Independence in Southern Rhodesia (later Zimbabwe)

Eliakim Sibanda

Government and Civics, World History

The Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) was the most polarizing event in the colonial history of Zimbabwe. Locally, regionally, and internationally, it sharpened differences of opinion with respect to independence, especially...

Appears in:

61 | The Declaration of Independence and the Origins of Self-Determination in the Modern World Fall 2021

Essay

The New Nation, 1783–1815

Alan Taylor

Government and Civics

The leaders of the American Revolution made three great gambles. First, they sought independence from the powerful British Empire, becoming the first colonies in the Americas to revolt and seek independence from their mother empire....

Guided Readings

Guided Readings: Political Battles of the Jacksonian Era: Nullification

Economics, Government and Civics

9, 10, 11, 12

Reading 1: And, sir, let it be remembered that a revenue system, grossly and palpably unequal in itself--a system which, under the most favorable modification, would levy the entire amount of the federal taxes from one-fifth part of...

News

2016 National History Teacher of the Year Ceremony

Yesterday, we honored Kevin Cline of Indiana as the 2016 National History Teacher of the Year in an exciting ceremony at the Yale Club. Mr. Cline’s award was presented by historian Gordon S. Wood, Alva O. Way University Professor and...

News

Inside the Vault on July 6: 1796 Civics Textbook and Education in Early Republic

Inside the Vault: Highlights from the Gilder Lehrman Collection is an online program focusing on unique primary sources from the Gilder Lehrman Collection. From iconic historical treasures, such as the Declaration of Independence, the...

History Now Essay

From The Editor

Carol Berkinc

As school children, my generation thrilled to the stories of European explorers who set out in small wooden ships to cross uncharted seas. These men represented the curiosity, imagination, and desire for new experiences, exotic goods...

Appears in:

12 | The Age Of Exploration Summer 2007

Program/Event

College Fellowships in American History | Past Fellows

Below is a list of all recipients of Gilder Lehrman College Fellowships since the program’s founding. The fellow’s name, home institution at the time of the fellowship, and project title are followed by the research archive and year...

Program/Event

Traveling Exhibitions | Freedom: A History of US

Since 1776, when the United States declared independence from Great Britain, the idea of freedom and our understanding of its implications have changed dramatically. Drawing on materials from the Gilder Lehrman Collection, this...

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

August 11, 1783

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

to James Madison

The letter discusses the powers of Congress and need to define them. Suggests that a day may come when the junction of the Ohio and the Mississippi might be a central location for a capital. Also, writes about his hopes for the evacuation of New York...

GLC00099.122