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Combat Photography in America: From the Beginning to World War II

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This digital exhibit explores the historical development of combat photography from its inception to the end of World War II. The exhibit includes questions to consider along the way.

Condemnation of Slavery published in Philadelphia

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A photo of Benjamin Lay's publication of abolishing slavery and advocating for anti-slavery through Christian means.

Convict Leasing Program

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Photograph showing the conditions of African Americans caught up in the convict leasing program.

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Court Record Johnson v. Casar

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Court document from the case of Anthony Johnson verses John Casar in which Casar claimed he was an indentured servant while Johnson argued that Casar was his slave. The court decided in favor of Johnson.

Cracking the Enigma: Codebreaking in World War II

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This educational module on Allied efforts to break Axis codes and cyphers during World War II. The information obtained from decoded messages proved essential to battlefield success and, ultimately, an Allied victory. Using a selection of primary…

Declaration of Independence

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The declaration of independence by the thirteen colonies of the British Empire that would become the United States

Declaration of Independence (painting)

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This painting depicts the moment on June 28, 1776, when the first draft of the Declaration of Independence was presented to the Second Continental Congress. The document stated the principles for which the Revolutionary War was being fought and which…

Declaration of the Anti-slavery Convention

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This text shows how abolitionists were spreading there message and what they were trying to accomplish.

Descripción de la costa de Salé que comprende desde Cavo Blanco

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This is a map that shows the coast of Morocco between Casablanca and Salé.

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Disasters of the 20th Century

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This educational module examines significant disasters of the 20th century and their lasting impact on the globe. These disasters fall into three categories including natural, man-made and biological. Some of these overlap each other and can fall…