The picture of propriety, two children emancipated by the Union Army in 1863 stare somberly from this cartes-de-visite—an inexpensively reproduced photograph popular during the Civil War. Proceeds from the sale of this image of Isaac and Rosa helped establish schools for free black children. This is included in an online exhibit produced by the National Archives explore records of the National Archives documenting the ongoing struggle of Americans to define, attain, and protect their rights. The exhibit has 6 categories, as follows:
This is included in an online exhibit produced by the National Archives explore records of the National Archives documenting the ongoing struggle of Americans to define, attain, and protect their rights. The exhibit has 6 categories, as follows:
During the 19th and 20th centuries, Native American leaders traveled to Washington, DC, to defend tribal interests against the pressures of an ever-expanding United States. Delegations arrived at the capital assuming they would negotiate as equals. However the Government, through demonstrations of its wealth and power—such as military displays—hoped to convince them of the futility in resisting its demands. Nonetheless, many tribal leaders traveled to Washington multiple times and became skilled negotiators for their tribes. Tribal delegations continue to be an important part of Federal-tribal relations today.
This is included in an online exhibit produced by the National Archives explore records of the National Archives documenting the ongoing struggle of Americans to define, attain, and protect their rights. The exhibit has 6 categories, as follows: