by Madeline Sterns | Nov 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
This 1914 image shows Abraham Lincoln and the Downfall of American Slavery. This image depicts Lincoln as the heroic figure who ended slavery in the United States.¹ The artist here speaks to a larger cultural effort aimed at showing Lincoln’s image both as the...
by Andrew Schwed | May 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
In 1811, Tecumseh, a prominent Shawnee leader, delivered a passionate speech called the “Address To The Osage”, to the Osage people living in present-day Missouri. Born into a family deeply affected by ongoing conflicts between indigenous people and American settlers...
by Andrew Schwed | Apr 29, 2025 | 1800-1865, Uncategorized
In 1811, Tecumseh, a prominent Shawnee leader, delivered a passionate speech called the “Address To The Osage”, to the Osage people living in present-day Missouri. Born into a family deeply affected by ongoing conflicts between indigenous people and American settlers...
by Cole Hansen | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Battle of Yorktown which took place from September 28, 1781, to October 19, 1781, was the final battle of the American Revolutionary war. The surrounded British army commanded by General Lord Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington. The above...
by Ethan Shonk | Dec 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
We Shall Overcome Speech The speech, referred to as “We Shall Overcome,” was given to a joint session of Congress on March 15, 1965. In the speech, President Johnson urged the Voting Rights Act to be passed and stressed the value of removing...
by Gabriella Dellosa | Nov 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
The “Rosie the Riveter Poster” of 1942 is an enduring emblem of a pivotal juncture in American history, encapsulating the profound transformation that swept the nation during World War II. This iconic image reflects the dual challenges of global warfare...