Civics Citizenship Literacy. Social Studies: Grade-1.

Photographer: HUD Staff; White House Photo Creation Date: 2/11/1961 - 10/13/2009 [Select views:] HUD historical highlights. [Secretaries, Presidents, events]

Map of America by Diego Ribero 1529.

Three Caravels in a Rising Squall with Arion on a Dolphin from The Sailing Vessels

Pieter Bruegel the Elder (Netherlandish, Breda (?) ca. 1525–1569 Brussels)

Certificate of oath of allegiance

Plan of the city of Washington in the territory of Columbia : ceded by the states of Virginia and Maryland to the United States of America, and by them established as the seat of their government, after the year MDCCC.

George Washington (The Constable-Hamilton portrait)

[Christopher Columbus leaving Spain to go to America]

Banknote motif: Portrait on George Washington in a decorative panel

Attributed to Asher Brown Durand (American, Jefferson, New Jersey 1796–1886 Maplewood, New Jersey)

Map of the city of Washington in the District of Columbia : established as the permanent seat of the government of the UnitedStates of America.

[Civil War envelope showing eagle and American flags atop an arch listing Union states with Pennsylvania in the keystone and bearing the message "One nation.--One government."]

The volunteers in defence of the government against usurpation, 1861 / James Queen del. & lith. ; printed in oil colors by P.S. Duval & Son Ph'a.

Print shows a man standing at center, holding an American flag, with two soldiers in uniform and holding rifles, standing to the right and left in the foreground; behind them are the wheels of a wagon attached ... more

[Civil War envelope showing eagle above portrait of George Washington with message "Union"]

The volunteers in defence of the government against usurpation, 1861 / James Queen del. & lith. ; printed in oil colors by P.S. Duval & Son Ph'a.

Family record; American allegiance. Affirmation of allegiance.

Our whole country! A grand meeting of all the friends of Liberty and constitutional government, in the Fifteenth ward, will be held on Monday evening, September 28th, 1863 at Coates and Twentieth Streets ... George F. Gordon. Chairman of committ

[Abraham Lincoln, three-quarter length portrait, seated and holding his spectacles and a pencil]

The Landing of the "Pilgim Fathers" at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts, 1620

J. E. Ellis

The Tocsin of Liberty–Rung by the State House Bell, (Independence Hall) Philadelphia, July 4th, 1776, "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land, unto all the inhabitants thereof" LEV.XXV.10.

Scene from American history. A man pulls a rope to ring the Liberty Bell in the tower above Independence Hall while a crowd cheers in the background. Currier & Ives (American, active New York, 1857–1907)

[Abraham Lincoln, presidential candidate, half-length portrait, facing right]

Photo of Lincoln made from a negative taken in Springfield, Illinois, by Alexander Hesler on June 3, 1860. One of several poses from that day. "Wrote Lincoln's law partner, William H. Herndon, 'There is the pec... more

Plymouth Rock, from the Prize and Game Chickens series (N20) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Trade cards from the "Prize and Game Chickens" series (N20), issued in 1891 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia)

Christopher Columbus: Discoverer of America 1492

[Abraham Lincoln, presidential candidate, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right]

Photo shows Lincoln in a print made from a negative taken by Alexander Hesler, Springfield, Illinois, June 3, 1860. Lincoln said of this portrait: "That looks better and expresses me better than any I have ever... more

Pilgrim Exiles, Plymouth, Mass.

The Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth, Mass.

Liberty Bell and Stairway, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.

Caravels and Harbor, Jackson Park, Chicago, Ill.

Boston Tea Party, State House Mural, Boston, Mass.

Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, Pa.

"Boston tea-party." Three cargoes of tea destroyed. Dec. 16, 1773

[Liberty Bell being moved on wagon with an escort of uniformed militia. Philadelphia?]

[Spanish caravel Santa Maria]

[Abraham Lincoln, head-and-shoulders portrait]

[Abraham Lincoln, last portrait sitting in Springfield, Illinois, before leaving for Washington, D.C., to assume the presidency]

How Columbus discovered America

To everyone in this plant: This plant is engaged upon government work [...] Our country is depending on you / L.N. Britton ; Thomsen-Ellis Co. Baltimore-New York.

Poster showing a small scene of work in a shipyard, above lengthy text.

My soldier Buy United States government bonds--Third Liberty Loan / / H.H. Green ; The Matthews-Northrup Works, Buffalo, Cleveland, and New York.

Poster showing a mother and praying child, with a portrait of a soldier on the wall behind them. The child's prayer appears below the scene.

140th flag day, 1777-1917 The birthday of the stars and stripes, June 14th, 1917.

Poster showing a man raising the American flag, with a minuteman cheering and an eagle flying above.

Remember your first thrill of American liberty Your duty - Buy United States government bonds--2nd Liberty Loan of 1917 / / Sackett & Wilhelms Corp. N.Y.

Poster showing immigrants on a ship's deck, sailing past the Statue of Liberty.

"Shall we be more tender with our dollars than with the lives of our sons?" W.G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury Buy a United States government bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917 / / Edwards & Deutsch Litho. Co. Chicago.

Poster showing a soldier with a flag and a sailor with a sign, "We depend on you."

Mrs. Susanna Morin Swing [holding banner, "Democracy Should Begin at Home."]

Are you 100% American? Prove it! Buy U.S. government bonds Third Liberty Loan / / Stern ; Sackett & Wilhelms Corp. N.Y.

Poster showing text bordered by flags, bunting, an eagle, and smoking cannons.

Buy United States government war savings stamps Your money back with interest from the United States Treasury / / reproduced by the Strobridge Litho. Co. Cincinnati & New York.

Poster showing a variety of people lined up at a window tended by Uncle Sam, beneath a sign "W.S.S. for sale here"; a little girl waves the American flag in the foreground.

Remember! The flag of liberty - support it! Buy U.S. government bonds 3rd. Liberty Loan

Poster showing immigrants on a ship with the American flag.

The government asks you to do your Xmas shopping early--Do it now / Haskell Coffin ; American Lithographic Co. N.Y.

Poster showing an allegorical female figure holding a sword and an American flag.

To enjoy American opportunities become an American citizen

Educational poster showing group of people and hand pointing to sun radiating American prosperity.

Force School, Pilgrim Day group, 1920

Emblems and seals. Seal of the President of the United States

[Abraham Lincoln, head-and-shoulders portrait, traditionally called "last photograph of Lincoln from life"]

Elmhurst flag day, June 18, 1939, Du Page County centennial / Beauparlant.

Poster showing American flag.

I pledge allegiance and silence about the war

Poster promoting patriotism and suggesting that careless communication may be harmful to the war effort, showing the American flag.

Pledge to the nation. "I pledge allegiance to the United States of America and to the flag, constitution and democracy for which they uphold; our nation, inseparable, with freedom, justice and equality ... Forever." Copyright 1941 by Dr. Edward

Three Thirds of the Nation. Members of the fifth grade, Chcremoya public school of Hollywood, pledge allegiance to the flag during the War Production Board's (WPB) presentation, Three Thirds of the Nation at Hollywood's Radio City on May 27

Verona, New Jersey. Italian-American woman, with two sons in the Army, at the Annin Flag Company trimming threads from a finished flag for the government

Verona, New Jersey. Women trimming threads from a flag made for the government at the Annin Flag Company

New York, New York students pledging allegiance to the flag in public school eight in an Italian-American section

President Kennedy Views the Liberty Bell prior to his Independence Day Address in Philadelphia

Original caption: President Kennedy views the Liberty Bell prior to his Independence Day address in Philadelphia. L-R: Philadelphia Mayor James Tate, President Kennedy, Sen. Joseph Clark, Governor David Lawrenc... more

Photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressing the crowd during the 1957 Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom in Washington, D.C.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Caption: Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd during the March on Washington. It was during this address that he made his "... more

Landing of Columbus frieze in U.S. Capitol dome, Washington, D.C.

The Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Plimoth Plantation is a living museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Martin Luther King, Jr., inscription at the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama

The Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Plymouth Rock, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Girls on a float in the Columbus Day parade, San Francisco, California

Detail, Wall of Remembrance, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C.

Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C.

Stainless-steel troopers on "patrol" at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C.

Some of the 19 stainless-steel soldiers, created by Frank Gaylord, on "patrol" at Washington's Korean War Veterans Memorial in South Potomac Park, near the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.

Stainless-steel trooper on "patrol" at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C.

Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 266, presents the flags during the closing ceremonies at Operation STAND DOWN at Lighthouse Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Operation Stand Down was a five day drug, alcohol, and violence-free haven for homeless Veterans. More than 400 volunteers helped the participants with legal, dental, and medical services

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: STAND DOWN Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott ... more

United States Marine Corps (USMC), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Color Guard, presents the colors on Flag Day at Fort Macon, Morehead City, North Carolina

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 24 MEU Scene Camera Operator: SGT Br... more

Corporal (CPL) Joseph F. Berrios, S-4, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), places an early version of the American Flag among other American Flags from the country's history, during Flag Day at Fort Macon, Morehead City, North Carolina

Mr. Jeff Arrington, Assistant Principal, Lester Middle School, and Tony Price, 8th grade Student and President of the National Junior Honors Society, lead the Pledge of Allegiance during a ceremony to commemorate the one year anniversary of the September 11th attacks, held at Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Lester State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Robert W. Kunda, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... more

Children from Sterling Heights Elementary school recite the pledge of allegiance at the Drugs Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) graduation on Kadena Air Base (AB), Okinawa, Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT C.E. Lewis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... more

The sister of the Liberty Bell is being brought out to the runway to be rung as U.S. Marine Corps 1ST Force Service Support Group Marines disembark from an United Airlines 747-400 commercial airliner at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., on Sept. 2, 2004, as they return home after serving a seven-month tour in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Samantha L. Jones) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Samantha L. Jones, USMC Releas... more