United States Government Resources: Historical Documents and Resources

From TeachingAmericanHistory.org

The nation's oldest federal cultural institution, and research arm of Congress.

U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates from 1774-1873. (From the Library of Congress)

Read summaries of major historical events for each day. (From the Library of Congress)

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is an independent federal agency that preserves the nation's history and oversees the management of all federal records. A few important links are:

These are not traditional libraries, but repositories for preserving and making available the papers, records, and other historical materials of American Presidents since Herbert Hoover. (From the National Archives)

One hundred years of photography from the National Archives.

Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities.

The National Museum of American History collects and preserves more than 3 million artifacts, including the original Star-Spangled Banner.

"The Smithsonian Institution Archives staff collects, preserves and makes available the records of the Smithsonian Institution."

"Smithsonian Institution Libraries is the most comprehensive museum library system in the world, supporting the vital research of the Smithsonian, as well as the work of scientists and scholars from around the world."