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WASHINGTON DC, United States — The 'Two Georges' exhibition in the Southwest Exhibition Gallery on the second floor of the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building explores the parallel lives of George Washington and King George III. The exhibit brings together Washington's papers from the Library of Congress, George III's scientific instruments from London's Science Museum Group, and documents from the Royal Collection and Royal Archives. Despite being traditionally viewed as opponents, the exhibition reveals their shared interests in science and agriculture, and examines how both men-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC, United States — The 'Two Georges' exhibition in the Southwest Exhibition Gallery on the second floor of the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building explores the parallel lives of George Washington and King George III. The exhibit brings together Washington's papers from the Library of Congress, George III's scientific instruments from London's Science Museum Group, and documents from the Royal Collection and Royal Archives. Despite being traditionally viewed as opponents, the exhibition reveals their shared interests in science and agriculture, and examines how both men-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC, United States — The 'Two Georges' exhibition in the Southwest Exhibition Gallery on the second floor of the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building explores the parallel lives of George Washington and King George III. The exhibit brings together Washington's papers from the Library of Congress, George III's scientific instruments from London's Science Museum Group, and documents from the Royal Collection and Royal Archives. Despite being traditionally viewed as opponents, the exhibition reveals their shared interests in science and agriculture, and examines how both men-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC, United States — The 'Two Georges' exhibition in the Southwest Exhibition Gallery on the second floor of the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building explores the parallel lives of George Washington and King George III. The exhibit brings together Washington's papers from the Library of Congress, George III's scientific instruments from London's Science Museum Group, and documents from the Royal Collection and Royal Archives. Despite being traditionally viewed as opponents, the exhibition reveals their shared interests in science and agriculture, and examines how both men-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC, United States — The 'Two Georges' exhibition at the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building features rare documents highlighting the parallel lives of George Washington and King George III. Displayed items include Washington's handwritten copy of 'Rules of Civility' from 1747, Augustine Washington's 1743 will bequeathing enslaved people to his son, and instructions written in 1749 by Frederick, Prince of Wales, to the future George III. The exhibition challenges common myths about both leaders by showcasing original manuscripts that reveal their formative influences, sha-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC, United States — The 'Two Georges' exhibition in the Southwest Exhibition Gallery on the second floor of the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building explores the parallel lives of George Washington and King George III. The exhibit brings together Washington's papers from the Library of Congress, George III's scientific instruments from London's Science Museum Group, and documents from the Royal Collection and Royal Archives. Despite being traditionally viewed as opponents, the exhibition reveals their shared interests in science and agriculture, and examines how both men-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC, United States — The 'Two Georges' exhibition in the Southwest Exhibition Gallery on the second floor of the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building explores the parallel lives of George Washington and King George III. The exhibit brings together Washington's papers from the Library of Congress, George III's scientific instruments from London's Science Museum Group, and documents from the Royal Collection and Royal Archives. Despite being traditionally viewed as opponents, the exhibition reveals their shared interests in science and agriculture, and examines how both men-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC, United States — The Thomas Jefferson's Library exhibition in the Southwest Pavilion of the Library of Congress displays the reconstruction of Jefferson's personal book collection. Thomas Jefferson sold his personal library of 6,487 books to Congress in 1815 after the British burned the Capitol and previous library during the War of 1812. The exhibition reveals Jefferson's wide-ranging interests through the diverse books that formed his collection, showing original volumes supplemented by identical editions of books from other sources to recreate his complete library.-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC, United States — The Thomas Jefferson's Library exhibition in the Southwest Pavilion of the Library of Congress displays the reconstruction of Jefferson's personal book collection. Thomas Jefferson sold his personal library of 6,487 books to Congress in 1815 after the British burned the Capitol and previous library during the War of 1812. The exhibition reveals Jefferson's wide-ranging interests through the diverse books that formed his collection, showing original volumes supplemented by identical editions of books from other sources to recreate his complete library.-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC — A statue of Thomas Jefferson stands behind a sign reading 'The Paradox of Liberty' at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The exhibit explores the contradiction between Jefferson's words about freedom and his ownership of enslaved people. The display is part of the museum's permanent collection examining early American history.-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC — An exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture features information about Toussaint Louverture, leader of the Haitian Revolution. The display includes text describing Louverture's life from enslavement to freedom and his role in Haiti's independence movement. The exhibit details how Louverture, born in Saint-Domingue in 1743, became a key figure in the fight for freedom.-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC — An exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture features information about Toussaint Louverture, leader of the Haitian Revolution. The display includes text describing Louverture's life from enslavement to freedom and his role in Haiti's independence movement. The exhibit details how Louverture, born in Saint-Domingue in 1743, became a key figure in the fight for freedom.-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Museum of African American History and Culture exhibits the story of Toussaint Louverture, leader of the Haitian Revolution. Born enslaved in Saint-Domingue in 1743, Louverture led the successful revolution that created Haiti, the first republic to permanently abolish slavery. The exhibit features a sculpted representation of Louverture, as no authenticated portraits of him exist.-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC — An exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture tells the story of Elizabeth Freeman (Mum Bett), who successfully sued for her freedom in colonial Massachusetts. The display explores her pivotal 1781 court case that helped end slavery in Massachusetts. Her story is part of the museum's comprehensive 'Slavery and Freedom' exhibition examining African American history from the 15th century through Reconstruction.-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC — An exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture tells the story of Elizabeth Freeman (Mum Bett), who successfully sued for her freedom in colonial Massachusetts. The display explores her pivotal 1781 court case that helped end slavery in Massachusetts. Her story is part of the museum's comprehensive 'Slavery and Freedom' exhibition examining African American history from the 15th century through Reconstruction.-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Museum of African American History and Culture's exhibit documents Thomas Jefferson's relationship with slavery, including his ownership of 609 enslaved people. The display features information about Sally Hemings and Jefferson's enslaved children, alongside his Farm Book records. This exhibit examines the contradiction between Jefferson's ideals of freedom and his role as a slave owner.-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Museum of African American History and Culture's exhibit documents Thomas Jefferson's relationship with slavery, including his ownership of 609 enslaved people. The display features information about Sally Hemings and Jefferson's enslaved children, alongside his Farm Book records. This exhibit examines the contradiction between Jefferson's ideals of freedom and his role as a slave owner.-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Museum of African American History and Culture's exhibit documents Thomas Jefferson's relationship with slavery, including his ownership of 609 enslaved people. The display features information about Sally Hemings and Jefferson's enslaved children, alongside his Farm Book records. This exhibit examines the contradiction between Jefferson's ideals of freedom and his role as a slave owner.-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Museum of African American History and Culture's exhibit documents Thomas Jefferson's relationship with slavery, including his ownership of 609 enslaved people. The display features information about Sally Hemings and Jefferson's enslaved children, alongside his Farm Book records. This exhibit examines the contradiction between Jefferson's ideals of freedom and his role as a slave owner.-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Museum of African American History and Culture's exhibit documents Thomas Jefferson's relationship with slavery, including his ownership of 609 enslaved people. The display features information about Sally Hemings and Jefferson's enslaved children, alongside his Farm Book records. This exhibit examines the contradiction between Jefferson's ideals of freedom and his role as a slave owner.-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Museum of African American History and Culture's exhibit documents Thomas Jefferson's relationship with slavery, including his ownership of 609 enslaved people. The display features information about Sally Hemings and Jefferson's enslaved children, alongside his Farm Book records. This exhibit examines the contradiction between Jefferson's ideals of freedom and his role as a slave owner.-stock-photo
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FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Founding the Nation Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Army chronicles America's military history from the colonial period through the War of 1812. The gallery explores the origins and development of the Continental Army and its role in the Revolutionary War. The exhibits showcase artifacts and displays documenting the earliest period of American military history.-stock-photo
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FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Founding the Nation Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Army chronicles America's military history from the colonial period through the War of 1812. The gallery explores the origins and development of the Continental Army and its role in the Revolutionary War. The exhibits showcase artifacts and displays documenting the earliest period of American military history.-stock-photo
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FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Founding the Nation Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Army chronicles America's military history from the colonial period through the War of 1812. The gallery explores the origins and development of the Continental Army and its role in the Revolutionary War. The exhibits showcase artifacts and displays documenting the earliest period of American military history.-stock-photo
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FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Founding the Nation Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Army chronicles America's military history from the colonial period through the War of 1812. The gallery explores the origins and development of the Continental Army and its role in the Revolutionary War. The exhibits showcase artifacts and displays documenting the earliest period of American military history.-stock-photo
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Montage poster depicting an exhibit about the American Black Panther Party. The Black Panther Party (BPP), originally the Black Panther Party for Self-D�fense, was a Black Power political organization founded by college students Bobby Seale (Chairman) and Huey P. Newton in October 1966 in Oakland, California. The party was active in the United States from 1966 until 1982-stock-photo
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SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, South Carolina — A model of the slave ship La Amistad as part of the Middle Passage exhibit at Fort Moultrie Visitor Center museum. This display provides a sobering look at the transatlantic slave trade, highlighting the experiences of enslaved Africans during their forced journey to the Americas. The exhibit includes information on the La Amistad revolt and the diverse cultural backgrounds of Africans brought to the Carolinas.-stock-photo
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SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, South Carolina — An exhibit at Fort Moultrie Visitor Center museum showcasing the persistence of African culture through the Gullah/Geechee people. This display highlights the unique cultural heritage that developed along the Atlantic coast from North Carolina to Florida, emphasizing the preservation of African traditions in language, food, religion, crafts, and folklore.-stock-photo
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SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, South Carolina — The Rodman cannonball exhibit at Fort Moultrie Visitor Center museum. This display showcases the massive 15-inch Rodman cannon projectiles and provides information about the 'Rodman Era' of coastal defense at Fort Moultrie from 1865 to 1890. The exhibit highlights the technological advancements in artillery during the post-Civil War period.-stock-photo
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SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, South Carolina — The Rodman cannonball exhibit at Fort Moultrie Visitor Center museum. This display showcases the massive 15-inch Rodman cannon projectiles and provides information about the 'Rodman Era' of coastal defense at Fort Moultrie from 1865 to 1890. The exhibit highlights the technological advancements in artillery during the post-Civil War period.-stock-photo
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WASHINGTON, DC, United States — The Colonial Era Postal Service exhibit at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, DC. This display showcases the early development of mail delivery in colonial America, featuring artifacts and information about 18th-century postal practices, including the role of taverns as post offices and the influence of Benjamin Franklin as postmaster general.-stock-photo
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TRIANGLE, Virginia — The 'Defending the New Republic' exhibit at the National Museum of the Marine Corps explores the pivotal role of the United States Marine Corps during the American Revolutionary War. Featuring artifacts and displays that highlight the fight for American independence, the exhibit is anchored by a powerful quote from Thomas Paine: 'Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered.' The exhibit celebrates the early history of the Marine Corps and its contributions to the birth of the United States, offering visitors a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the Revolutionary W-stock-photo
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LURAY, Virginia, United States — The Valley Tools and Trades Shop at the Shenandoah Heritage Village displays traditional tools and implements used in 19th-century Shenandoah Valley crafts and industries. Located in Luray, Virginia, this exhibit offers visitors a glimpse into the region's historical craftsmanship and industrial heritage. The shop features an array of authentic period tools and equipment used by local tradespeople and artisans.-stock-photo
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LURAY, Virginia, United States — The Valley Tools and Trades Shop at the Shenandoah Heritage Village displays traditional tools and implements used in 19th-century Shenandoah Valley crafts and industries. Located in Luray, Virginia, this exhibit offers visitors a glimpse into the region's historical craftsmanship and industrial heritage. The shop features an array of authentic period tools and equipment used by local tradespeople and artisans.-stock-photo
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LURAY, Virginia, United States — The Valley Tools and Trades Shop at the Shenandoah Heritage Village displays traditional tools and implements used in 19th-century Shenandoah Valley crafts and industries. Located in Luray, Virginia, this exhibit offers visitors a glimpse into the region's historical craftsmanship and industrial heritage. The shop features an array of authentic period tools and equipment used by local tradespeople and artisans.-stock-photo
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LURAY, Virginia, United States — The Valley Tools and Trades Shop at the Shenandoah Heritage Village displays traditional tools and implements used in 19th-century Shenandoah Valley crafts and industries. Located in Luray, Virginia, this exhibit offers visitors a glimpse into the region's historical craftsmanship and industrial heritage. The shop features an array of authentic period tools and equipment used by local tradespeople and artisans.-stock-photo
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LURAY, Virginia, United States — The Valley Tools and Trades Shop at the Shenandoah Heritage Village displays traditional tools and implements used in 19th-century Shenandoah Valley crafts and industries. Located in Luray, Virginia, this exhibit offers visitors a glimpse into the region's historical craftsmanship and industrial heritage. The shop features an array of authentic period tools and equipment used by local tradespeople and artisans.-stock-photo
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Iconic Bunker Hill Monument: Symbol of Revolutionary Valor and National Heritage in Boston-stock-photo
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Iconic Bunker Hill Monument: Symbol of Revolutionary Valor and National Heritage in Boston-stock-photo
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Iconic Bunker Hill Monument: Symbol of Revolutionary Valor and National Heritage in Boston-stock-photo