History Documents

The Story of Us - from the beginning of time to the present - is usually written by "the victors." True-to-life events, however, must include opposing points of view. This collection features stories about people, places and events which go beyond "the already known and obvious."

Image of the second page of General Washington's letter to General Clinton concerning John Andre. Click on the image for a better view.

The original U.S. Constitution, beginning with the well-known words:  "We the People."  Click on the image for a better view.  

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration provides the following information about khat: Street terms for Khat: [pronounced Cot] Abyssinian tea, Afr...

Willis Moore was chief of the U.S. Weather Bureau for a number of years.  He was "in charge" when the "Great Storm of 1900" devastated Galveston ...

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