America’s Governmental and Cultural Heritage

Rediscover (or discover) some of the most cherished documents of American history.

Government Documents

• The Declaration of Independence of the United State of America
• The Constitution of the United State of America
• The Bill of Rights
• Other Amendments to the Constitution

Historical and Cultural Works

• Common Sense by Thomas Paine, 1776
• The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison, 1787-1788
• Jefferson’s Letter to the Danbury Baptists, 1802
• The Star-Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, 1814
• The Gettysburg Address, 1863