Dedicated to the life and lessons of our first president, George Washington, this site teaches Washington not merely as a
historical figure, but more importantly as a man of great character -- illustrating the
indissoluble union between civic virtue and self government. Rich in original source materials, as well as
commentary from some of today's foremost scholars on the American Founding.
An educational guide and informational resource for understanding the Declaration of Independence, including topics and current political issues related to its purposes and meaning.
"Originally published by the University of Chicago Press to commemorate the bicentennial of the United States Constitution, The Founders' Constitution is arguably the most important of all resources on the principles of the Framers of the American republic. "
Library of Congress Exhibit: "[A] religious people rose in rebellion against Great Britain in 1776, and . . .
most American statesmen . . . shared the convictions of most of their constituents that religion was, to quote Alexis de
Tocquevilles observation, 'indispensable to the maintenance of republican institutions.'"
NCC was established by Congress to increase awareness and understanding of the US Constitution, the Constitution's history, and the Constitution's relevance to our daily lives so that all of us -- "We the People" -- will better understand and exercise our rights and our responsibilities.
"A Treasury of Primary Source Documents Pertaining to Early American History": An invaluable collection of hundreds of historical works which contributed to the formation of American politics, culture, and ideals.
A fine compilation of classic philosophical and political writings and documents cited by the Founders, among others, including Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Montesquieu, Hume, Rosseau, et al.
The Library of Congress: Drafting the Declaration of Independence, Narative, Chronology and Exhibits.
The National Archives: Biographies and images of all of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
Colonial Hall: Biographies and images of the signers of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
The University of Oklahoma Law Center: Compilation of over 120 documents from the Magna Charta of 1215 to the Civil Rights Act of 1991.
"The Great Seal of the United States is a fundamental document essential to our understanding of history . . . [and] America's symbolic mission."
DeTocqueville's two volume work, published in several editions in the mid-1800's, based upon his study of the American political system and social mores.
George Washington's Estate & Gardens with educational resources and related links.
Thomas Jefferson's Estate, Collections and related links.
James Madison's Estate and related links.
"The National Center for Constitutional Studies is dedicated to teaching the principles of liberty and union in the tradition of America's founding fathers."
"Freedoms Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching young people the principles upon which our nation was founded . . . and to convey the close link between the rights and the responsibilities of citizens in society."
A CD-ROM containing America's Founding Documents, Records of the Federal and State Constitutional Conventions, Writings of the Founders, Supreme Court Cases and other U. S. historical and political documents.
