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The Four Eras of Congress’ Evolution—and Devolution

Professor Joseph Postell has edited a new volume in our Core Document Collection, Congress (now available for pre-order). The collection documents  dramatic changes in Congress’ role and function as successive generations…
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Senator Taft Compares the North Atlantic Treaty to the Monroe Doctrine

The North Atlantic Treaty, creating the defense alliance of NATO, was signed in April 1949,…

Lincoln’s View of Reconstruction in July 1864

In July of 1864, the Civil War was in its fourth summer, its end point…

Did Emma Lazarus Read a Letter Washington Wrote to LaFayette?

On Independence Day, several documents well worth reading come to mind. You may wish to…