The National Archives in the Nation's Capital
Author: United States. National Archives and Records Administration
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Published: 2001
Total Pages: 40
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. National Archives and Records Administration
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Published: 2001
Total Pages: 40
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Published: 2009
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Chris Myers Asch
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Published: 2017-10-17
Total Pages: 624
ISBN-13: 1469635879
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Monumental in scope and vividly detailed, Chocolate City tells the tumultuous, four-century story of race and democracy in our nation's capital. Emblematic of the ongoing tensions between America's expansive democratic promises and its enduring racial realities, Washington often has served as a national battleground for contentious issues, including slavery, segregation, civil rights, the drug war, and gentrification. But D.C. is more than just a seat of government, and authors Chris Myers Asch and George Derek Musgrove also highlight the city's rich history of local activism as Washingtonians of all races have struggled to make their voices heard in an undemocratic city where residents lack full political rights. Tracing D.C.'s massive transformations--from a sparsely inhabited plantation society into a diverse metropolis, from a center of the slave trade to the nation's first black-majority city, from "Chocolate City" to "Latte City--Asch and Musgrove offer an engaging narrative peppered with unforgettable characters, a history of deep racial division but also one of hope, resilience, and interracial cooperation.
Author: Robert P. Watson
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Published: 2021-02-15
Total Pages: 398
ISBN-13: 1626167842
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →George Washington is remembered for leading the Continental Army to victory, presiding over the Constitution, and forging a new nation, but few know the story of his involvement in the establishment of a capital city and how it nearly tore the United States apart. In George Washington’s Final Battle, Robert P. Watson brings this tale to life, telling how the country's first president tirelessly advocated for a capital on the shores of the Potomac. Washington envisioned and had a direct role in planning many aspects of the city that would house the young republic. In doing so, he created a landmark that gave the fledgling democracy credibility, united a fractious country, and created a sense of American identity. Although Washington died just months before the federal government's official relocation, his vision and influence live on in the city that bears his name. This little-known story of founding intrigue throws George Washington’s political acumen into sharp relief and provides a historical lesson in leadership and consensus-building that remains relevant today. This book will fascinate anyone interested in the founding period, the American presidency, and the history of Washington, DC.
Author: United States. National Archives and Records Administration
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Published: 2004*
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Published: 1955
Total Pages: 104
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. National Archives and Records Service
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Published: 1978
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Department of the Treasury
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Published: 1892
Total Pages: 100
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. National Archives and Records Administration
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Published: 2009
Total Pages: 36
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This pamphlet highlights the archival holdings and research support services available at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, and the National Archives in College Park, Maryland. The Records in these two buildings reflect our mission to ensure, for the citizen and the public servant, for the President and the Congress and the Courts, continuing access to the essential documentation of the rights of American citizens and the actions of their government.--From intro.