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LORTON, Virginia — George Mason's Gunston Hall, built between 1755-1759 on Mason Neck peninsula along the Potomac River, features the only known coordinated chinoiserie woodwork in colonial America, created under the supervision of English architect William Buckland. The Georgian mansion served as home to George Mason IV (1725-1792), primary author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights that influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights and one of only three delegates who refused to sign the U.S. Constitution due to its lack of individual rights protections. Today, the Commonwealth of Virginia owns the pr-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The pediment sculpture adorns the north portico of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, depicting Jefferson presenting the Declaration of Independence to Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. Created by sculptor Adolph Alexander Weinman, the relief was completed in 1943 as part of the memorial's original construction. The neoclassical memorial, designed by John Russell Pope, was dedicated in 1943 to honor the third U.S. president and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. The memorial is situated on the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park and is managed by the National Park Se-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The pediment sculpture adorns the north portico of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, depicting Jefferson presenting the Declaration of Independence to Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. Created by sculptor Adolph Alexander Weinman, the relief was completed in 1943 as part of the memorial's original construction. The neoclassical memorial, designed by John Russell Pope, was dedicated in 1943 to honor the third U.S. president and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. The memorial is situated on the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park and is managed by the National Park Se-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 National Archives Building houses exhibits dedicated to women's suffrage and immigration history in the United States. The National Archives and Records Administration preserves and provides access to the nation's most important historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. The women's suffrage exhibit showcases the struggle for voting rights that culminated in the 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920. The immigration exhibit documents the nation's complex history of migration and settlement through historical records, photog-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 interior wall of the Jefferson Memorial displays an inscription featuring excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. The engraved text includes the famous passage 'We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal,' along with other portions of the document that Thomas Jefferson authored in 1776. The memorial, dedicated in 1943, features several panels of Jefferson's writings throughout its circular interior. This particular inscription highlights the foundational principles that established American independence and governance. The memorial stands-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The interior wall of the Jefferson Memorial displays an inscription featuring excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. The engraved text includes the famous passage 'We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal,' along with other portions of the document that Thomas Jefferson authored in 1776. The memorial, dedicated in 1943, features several panels of Jefferson's writings throughout its circular interior. This particular inscription highlights the foundational principles that established American independence and governance. The memorial stands-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The interior wall of the Jefferson Memorial displays an inscription featuring excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. The engraved text includes the famous passage 'We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal,' along with other portions of the document that Thomas Jefferson authored in 1776. The memorial, dedicated in 1943, features several panels of Jefferson's writings throughout its circular interior. This particular inscription highlights the foundational principles that established American independence and governance. The memorial stands-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 interior of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial features a 19-foot bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson created by sculptor Rudulph Evans. The memorial's circular dome rises above the statue, with its coffered ceiling design inspired by Roman architecture. Ionic marble columns surround the chamber, which contains panels inscribed with quotations from Jefferson's writings.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The interior of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial features a 19-foot bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson created by sculptor Rudulph Evans. The memorial's circular dome rises above the statue, with its coffered ceiling design inspired by Roman architecture. Ionic marble columns surround the chamber, which contains panels inscribed with quotations from Jefferson's writings.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The interior of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial features a 19-foot bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson created by sculptor Rudulph Evans. The memorial's circular dome rises above the statue, with its coffered ceiling design inspired by Roman architecture. Ionic marble columns surround the chamber, which contains panels inscribed with quotations from Jefferson's writings.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The interior of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial features a 19-foot bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson created by sculptor Rudulph Evans. The memorial's circular dome rises above the statue, with its coffered ceiling design inspired by Roman architecture. Ionic marble columns surround the chamber, which contains panels inscribed with quotations from Jefferson's writings.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The interior of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial features a 19-foot bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson created by sculptor Rudulph Evans. The memorial's circular dome rises above the statue, with its coffered ceiling design inspired by Roman architecture. Ionic marble columns surround the chamber, which contains panels inscribed with quotations from Jefferson's writings.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The interior of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial features a 19-foot bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson created by sculptor Rudulph Evans. The memorial's circular dome rises above the statue, with its coffered ceiling design inspired by Roman architecture. Ionic marble columns surround the chamber, which contains panels inscribed with quotations from Jefferson's writings.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The interior of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial features a 19-foot bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson created by sculptor Rudulph Evans. The memorial's circular dome rises above the statue, with its coffered ceiling design inspired by Roman architecture. Ionic marble columns surround the chamber, which contains panels inscribed with quotations from Jefferson's writings.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The interior of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial features a 19-foot bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson created by sculptor Rudulph Evans. The memorial's circular dome rises above the statue, with its coffered ceiling design inspired by Roman architecture. Ionic marble columns surround the chamber, which contains panels inscribed with quotations from Jefferson's writings.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson is viewed through the Ionic columns at the entrance of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. The 19-foot sculpture created by artist Rudulph Evans depicts the third president of the United States standing with the Declaration of Independence in his hand. The memorial was dedicated in 1943 on the 200th anniversary of Jefferson's birth.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson is viewed through the Ionic columns at the entrance of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. The 19-foot sculpture created by artist Rudulph Evans depicts the third president of the United States standing with the Declaration of Independence in his hand. The memorial was dedicated in 1943 on the 200th anniversary of Jefferson's birth.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson is viewed through the Ionic columns at the entrance of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. The 19-foot sculpture created by artist Rudulph Evans depicts the third president of the United States standing with the Declaration of Independence in his hand. The memorial was dedicated in 1943 on the 200th anniversary of Jefferson's birth.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The interior of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial features a 19-foot bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson created by sculptor Rudulph Evans. The memorial's circular dome rises above the statue, with its coffered ceiling design inspired by Roman architecture. Ionic marble columns surround the chamber, which contains panels inscribed with quotations from Jefferson's writings.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The interior of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial features a 19-foot bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson created by sculptor Rudulph Evans. The memorial's circular dome rises above the statue, with its coffered ceiling design inspired by Roman architecture. Ionic marble columns surround the chamber, which contains panels inscribed with quotations from Jefferson's writings.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson is viewed through the Ionic columns at the entrance of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. The 19-foot sculpture created by artist Rudulph Evans depicts the third president of the United States standing with the Declaration of Independence in his hand. The memorial was dedicated in 1943 on the 200th anniversary of Jefferson's birth.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson is viewed through the Ionic columns at the entrance of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. The 19-foot sculpture created by artist Rudulph Evans depicts the third president of the United States standing with the Declaration of Independence in his hand. The memorial was dedicated in 1943 on the 200th anniversary of Jefferson's birth.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Part of the domed roof of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial is illuminated against the dusk sky. The neoclassical dome, constructed of white Vermont marble, was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome and by Jefferson's own architectural designs. The memorial was dedicated in 1943 to honor the third president of the United States.-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 Grand Army of the Republic Monument stands prominently in the foreground with the National Archives Building visible in the background. The monument, dedicated to the Union Army veterans who fought in the American Civil War (1861-1865), features a bronze statue atop a granite pedestal. Designed by sculptor J. Massey Rhind and dedicated in 1909, the memorial honors the fraternal organization of Union veterans established in 1866. The neoclassical National Archives Building, completed in 1935, houses the nation's founding documents including the Declaration of Independence, C-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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