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The Anti-Slavery Society Convention, 1840
The Anti-Slavery Society Convention, 1840, by Benjamin Robert Haydon (died 1846), given to the National Portrait Gallery, London in 1880 by the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society. Oil on canvas, 1841. 117 in. x 151 in. (2972 mm x 3836 mm). See…
Execution of Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold, and George Atzerodt
In the 19th century, some U.S. states reduced capital crimes, moved executions out of the public eye, or abolished the death penalty, with Michigan leading the way in 1846. However, many states retained capital punishment, and by the century's end,…
Discovery of the Yosemite, and the Indian war of 1851, which led to that event
An account of discovering Yosemite Valley by Lafayette Houghton Bunnell, a member of the Mariposa Battallion. Tells encounters with native tribes
The Fugitive slave law.
The Fugitive Slave Law document passed in 1850 during President Millard Fillmore's term.
Anti-Morale - Surrender Appeal
Propaganda leaflet created by U.S. army during the Korean War, for distribution in North Korea.
Anti-Communist - Russian Exploitation of North Korea
Propaganda leaflet created by U.S. army during the Korean War, for distribution in North Korea
North End, Boston
North End, Boston
Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Speakes on the Soviet Nuclear Reactor Accident at Chernobyl
In response to the Chernobyl nuclear accident, the Reagan administration established a U.S. interagency task force, led by the Environmental Protection Agency, to monitor health and environmental effects. The task force will provide daily updates,…
VIETNAM ACCORD IS REACHED;
CEASE-FIRE BEGINS SATURDAY;
P.O.W.'S TO BE FREE IN 60 DAYS
The headline announces the Vietnam peace accord, signaling a cease-fire that was set to begin on Saturday, along with a plan to release prisoners of war (P.O.W.s) within 60 days. The page features related articles, including one about President…