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LORTON, Virginia — The 'Pursuing Liberty' exhibit at Gunston Hall's visitor center explores George Mason's pivotal role in drafting the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which significantly influenced Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence just weeks later. The display features a reproduction of the Declaration of Independence alongside interpretive text explaining Mason's contributions to American independence during the Revolutionary War. Mason supported the war effort by arranging army supplies, recruiting Virginia militia, and serving in Virginia's legislature during the seven-year c-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — A display from the 'Promised and Delivered' exhibit on civil rights at the National Archives. The educational installation features panels highlighting key legislation in American civil rights history, including the Fifteenth Amendment of 1870 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The exhibit explores the themes of justice, resistance, and the ongoing struggle for equal rights in America. The National Archives, located on Constitution Avenue, houses the nation's founding documents and serves as the repository for federal government records of historical significance. This permanen-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The Bill of Rights, one of America's founding documents, is displayed at the National Archives in Washington DC. This historic document, officially known as the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, was drafted by James Madison and ratified in 1791. The National Archives Building, located on Constitution Avenue, houses the nation's most important historical documents including the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights in its Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom. The Bill of Rights guarantees fundamental civil liberties such as freedom of-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 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 were shaped by-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 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 were shaped by-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 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 were shaped by-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 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 were shaped by-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 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, shared interests i-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 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 were shaped by-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 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 were shaped by-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 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-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 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-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Rotunda houses America's founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, collectively known as the Charters of Freedom. Two massive murals by Barry Faulkner depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution overlook these foundational documents of American democracy.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Rotunda houses America's founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, collectively known as the Charters of Freedom. Two massive murals by Barry Faulkner depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution overlook these foundational documents of American democracy.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Barry Faulkner's mural 'The Declaration of Independence' dominates the National Archives Rotunda above the Charters of Freedom. Created in 1936, the mural depicts 28 delegates to the Continental Congress of 1776, including Thomas Jefferson presenting the Declaration to John Hancock, with 26 of the portrayed delegates being signers of the document.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Rotunda houses America's founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, collectively known as the Charters of Freedom. Two massive murals by Barry Faulkner depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution overlook these foundational documents of American democracy.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Barry Faulkner's monumental mural 'The Constitution' adorns the National Archives Rotunda above the Charters of Freedom. Created in 1936, the mural depicts 25 delegates to the Constitutional Convention, including James Madison presenting the Constitution to George Washington, with Benjamin Franklin and other founding fathers in attendance. Six of the portrayed delegates did not sign the final document.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Rotunda houses America's founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, collectively known as the Charters of Freedom. Two massive murals by Barry Faulkner depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution overlook these foundational documents of American democracy.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Rotunda houses America's founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, collectively known as the Charters of Freedom. Two massive murals by Barry Faulkner depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution overlook these foundational documents of American democracy.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Rotunda houses America's founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, collectively known as the Charters of Freedom. Two massive murals by Barry Faulkner depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution overlook these foundational documents of American democracy.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Rotunda houses America's founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, collectively known as the Charters of Freedom. Two massive murals by Barry Faulkner depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution overlook these foundational documents of American democracy.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Rotunda houses America's founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, collectively known as the Charters of Freedom. Two massive murals by Barry Faulkner depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution overlook these foundational documents of American democracy.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Rotunda houses America's founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, collectively known as the Charters of Freedom. Two massive murals by Barry Faulkner depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution overlook these foundational documents of American democracy.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The original United States Constitution, housed in a specialized preservation case, is displayed in the National Archives Rotunda. This historic four-page parchment document from 1787 rests in a protective titanium and aluminum encasement filled with inert argon gas, allowing visitors to view America's foundational legal document while ensuring its long-term preservation.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The original United States Constitution, housed in a specialized preservation case, is displayed in the National Archives Rotunda. This historic four-page parchment document from 1787 rests in a protective titanium and aluminum encasement filled with inert argon gas, allowing visitors to view America's foundational legal document while ensuring its long-term preservation.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The original United States Constitution, housed in a specialized preservation case, is displayed in the National Archives Rotunda. This historic four-page parchment document from 1787 rests in a protective titanium and aluminum encasement filled with inert argon gas, allowing visitors to view America's foundational legal document while ensuring its long-term preservation.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The original Bill of Rights, displayed in a specialized preservation case, resides in the National Archives Rotunda alongside the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. This historic parchment from 1789 contains the first ten amendments to the Constitution, protected in a titanium and aluminum encasement filled with inert argon gas to ensure its preservation while remaining visible to visitors.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Rotunda houses America's founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, collectively known as the Charters of Freedom. Two massive murals by Barry Faulkner depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution overlook these foundational documents of American democracy.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The original Declaration of Independence, protected in a specialized preservation case, is displayed in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building. This historic parchment, signed in 1776, rests in a titanium and aluminum encasement filled with inert argon gas to prevent deterioration, allowing visitors to view one of America's founding documents while ensuring its preservation.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Rotunda houses America's founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, collectively known as the Charters of Freedom. Two massive murals by Barry Faulkner depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution overlook these foundational documents of American democracy.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Rotunda houses America's founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, collectively known as the Charters of Freedom. Two massive murals by Barry Faulkner depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution overlook these foundational documents of American democracy.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Building, designed by architect John Russell Pope, houses America's founding documents on Constitution Avenue. The neoclassical structure, completed in 1935, serves as the repository for the nation's most important historical records including the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and Bill of Rights. The Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom provides public display of these cornerstone American documents.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Building, designed by architect John Russell Pope, houses America's founding documents on Constitution Avenue. The neoclassical structure, completed in 1935, serves as the repository for the nation's most important historical records including the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and Bill of Rights. The Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom provides public display of these cornerstone American documents.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Archives Building, designed by architect John Russell Pope, houses America's founding documents on Constitution Avenue. The neoclassical structure, completed in 1935, serves as the repository for the nation's most important historical records including the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and Bill of Rights. The Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom provides public display of these cornerstone American documents.-stock-foto
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Thomas Jefferson Statue African American Museum Washington DC // 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-foto
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National Museum Of African American History Thomas Jefferson Exhibit Washington DC // 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-foto
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National Museum Of African American History Thomas Jefferson Slavery Exhibit Washington DC // 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-foto
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Thomas Jefferson Slavery Exhibit Washington DC // 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-foto
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Thomas Jefferson Slavery Exhibit Washington DC // 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-foto
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National Museum Of African American History Thomas Jefferson Slavery Exhibit Washington DC // 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-foto
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