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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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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 '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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The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are the bedrock documents for the democracy of the United States of America.-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 — 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 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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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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The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are the bedrock documents for the democracy of the United States of America.-stock-foto
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The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are the bedrock documents for the democracy of the United States of America.-stock-foto
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Thomas Paine, born as Thomas Pain, 1736 - 1809, an influential political intellectual, one of the founding fathers of the United-stock-foto
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National Archives Museum, National Archives Building in Washington, D.C., USA. Home of the Bill of Rights and founding documents.-stock-foto
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Piece of George Washington’s Sleeping Tent. Subject: George Washington, American, 1732–1799, LL.D. 1781-stock-foto
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Letter of John Trumbull (1756-1843) to President Madison, dated New York 28th Dec. 1817. Artist: John Trumbull, American, 1756–1843-stock-foto
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1 Dollar from United States. Artist: Elisha Gallaudet, American, 1730–1799Designer: Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706–1790, M.A. (HON.) 1753Designer: David Rittenhouse, American, 1732–1796-stock-foto
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Medal Calendar -George Washington. Artist: Peter H. Jacobus Subject: George Washington, American, 1732–1799, LL.D. 1781-stock-foto
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Medal Brooklyn Sunday School Union. Honorand: George Washington, American, 1732–1799, LL.D. 1781-stock-foto
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Medal of George Washington-Westwood. Honorand: George Washington, American, 1732–1799, LL.D. 1781-stock-foto
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Medal of George Washington-Washington Star. Honorand: George Washington, American, 1732–1799, LL.D. 1781-stock-foto
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Medal George Washington Security. Honorand: George Washington, American, 1732–1799, LL.D. 1781-stock-foto
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Wax Seal George Washington. Honorand: George Washington, American, 1732–1799, LL.D. 1781-stock-foto
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William Penn, b. 1644, d. 1718. Engraver: Thomas Pingo, British, 1714–1776-stock-foto
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John Jay. Publisher: Cornelius Tiebout, American, ca. 1773–1830After: Gilbert Stuart, American, 1755–1828-stock-foto
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Unidentified figure, sketch for Signing of the Compact in the Cabin of the Mayflower. Artist: Edwin White, American, 1817–1877-stock-foto
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Roger Sherman (1721–1793, M.A. [Hon.] 1768). Artist: Ralph Earl, American, 1751–1801-stock-foto
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Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804). Artist: John Trumbull, American, 1756–1843-stock-foto
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His Excellency George Washington Esquire. Engraver: Joseph Hiller Sr., American, 1748–1814After: Charles Willson Peale, American, 1741–1827 Subject: George Washington, American, 1732–1799, LL.D. 1781-stock-foto
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