Summarizes the background behind this order that moved people of Japanese ancestry to relocation centers in 1942. Provides a link to an image of the original document and a copy of the text.
An online resource on the Federal Judiciary Act that provides an explanation of the Act, an image of the document itself, and the text.
NARA provides full coverage on the executive orders of the Federal Register at this site, which includes explanations, disposition tables, text of orders, and subject order. Resources include: The Federal Register, Regulations.gov, Presidential Documents - Executive Orders.
This site presents the full document of the Federalist Papers, No. 10 & No. 51. Content includes information about the document and the full text of the document. This is No. 10. Scroll to the lower part of the page for a link to No. 51.
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides biographies of all 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
1962 film [57:52] film depicting Astronaut John H. Glenn's first American orbital space flight, documents flight of Friendship Seven in Project Mercury, including a close look at tracking stations around the world.
View and learn about the original design of the great seal, including the history of its creation and its current uses.
Original historical footage [20:21] of combat activities of the 2nd Armored Division during World War II.
Original film [26:36] produced ca. 1943-1947, about China helps viewers get to know Chinese culture and ways of living.
Watch the movie of the zeppelin, Hindenburg, as it was launched in Geermany, and exploded just before landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey. [5:26]
National Archives film [10:11] of the 1937 Hindenburgh crash.
Video [9:29] published by the Chicago Police Department for police force diversity training on Hinduism explains the culture and practices of Hindus living in the Chicago area.
Video [11:57] highlights from the Air Force history, 1926 through 1971.
Original text (and transcription) of the 1862 Homestead Act, which granted land for a five-year residence for minimal fees. Accompanied by an overview of the act, including how it both helped and hindered farmers.
Department of Transportation video [18:29] from 1968 on the fundamentals of flight. Vintage animation and live sequences explains basic aerodynamics, forces of lift, weight, thrust and drag.
Original footage [10:28] published in 1971 This film contrasts the old and new India and Pakistan, with emphasis on the Bangladesh and Kashmir disputes.
Department of Defense original video [28:53] on the Navy Seals discusses training, functions and history of the Frogmen Commandos of this special force.
Find an image of the original Interstate Commerce Act, passed in 1887, as a remedy to railroad monopolies. Read a transcript of the law, and an explanation of the reasons why such a law was necessary.
This National Archives and Records Administration government website that provides an extensive collection of quality documents and information regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Read President Thomas Jefferson's secret message to Congress through which he asked for money to explore the West. The 1803 document is accompanied by transcription and overview of its content.