Topic: Government & Politics
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38th Annual Naturalization Keynote
In this July 4 naturalization ceremony speech at Monticello, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright reflects on her memories of immigrating, and discusses how immigrants have contributed to and changed the...
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45th Annual Naturalization Keynote
In this July 4 naturalization ceremony speech at Monticello, actor Sam Waterson gives what he calls a “graduation address,” encouraging the new citizens in the audience to help America explore...
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49th Annual Naturalization Keynote
In this naturalization ceremony speech at Monticello, Coca-Cola Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Muhtar Kent reflects on Jefferson’s drive to make things better and encourages the new citizens to use...
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A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America
This three-volume work was written by John Adams while he was living abroad during the 1780s. Adams examines the 13 state constitutions, the balance of power within various kinds of...
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A Display of the United States of America
This image portrays the idea of nationhood in the new republic. Produced by a Connecticut engraver during George Washington’s second term as president, the image presents Washington, the country’s great...
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A Front View of the State-House at Annapolis
This image shows the state house of Maryland in Annapolis. Delegates from five of the thirteen states met there in September 1786 in order to discuss proposals for the more...
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A Summary View of the Rights of British America
Jefferson drafted the text of this pamphlet in July 1774, after Parliament passed the Coercive (or Intolerable) Acts but before the meeting of the First Continental Congress. The Virginian had...
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A Trustee’s Reason for Treason
The actions of the revolutionaries could be considered treason against their British king. Which one of these grievances listed by the revolutionaries in the Declaration of Independence would drive you...
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A View of the House of Peers
This image depicts a meeting of the British Parliament at Westminster Palace. The hereditary House of Lords (or Peers) occupies the center of the great hall. Members of the elected...
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