citizenship

Sculpture "Eagle; Justice Above All Else" at Jacob K. Javitz Federal B...

Artist: Theodore Roszak, 1970. Bronze. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title information, date, and subject note provided by the photographer. Credit line: Photogr... More

[Abraham Lincoln, three-quarter length portrait, seated and holding hi...

Public domain photograph of 19th-century portrait, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

School children, half of Polish and half of Italian descent, at a fest...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a school, preschool, children, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Map of America by Diego Ribero 1529.

Spanish; title in English. Pen-and-ink and blue watercolor, mounted on cloth, mounted on paper. Traced from a map by Diego Ribero. On label affixed in upper right corner: 41. Available also through the Library ... More

Three Caravels in a Rising Squall with Arion on a Dolphin from The Sai...

Pieter Bruegel the Elder (Netherlandish, Breda (?) ca. 1525–1569 Brussels) Public domain photograph - engraving of a sailing ship, sea battle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Certificate of oath of allegiance

Picryl description: Public domain historic political document page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The declaration of the united states of america. Constitution united s...

The declaration of the united states of america

The declaration of the united states of america. Constitution united s...

The declaration of the united states of america

The declaration of the united states of america. Constitution united s...

The declaration of the united states of america

Plan of the city of Washington in the territory of Columbia : ceded by...

Shows block numbers and proposed government buildings. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Also covers Georgetown. Facsimile. Original version: Engrav'd by Thackara & Vallance Philad'a 1792. [P... More

[Manumission certificate for William Steward, mariner granted citizens...

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[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with shield and American flag and...

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Banknote motif: Portrait on George Washington in a decorative panel

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

[Christopher Columbus leaving Spain to go to America]

Public domain scan of 16th-17th century print, engraving, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Reynolds's political map of the United States, designed to exhibit the...

Relief shown by hachures. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes statistics from the 1850 census and ill.

General map of the United States, showing the area and extent of the f...

General map of the United States, showing the area and extent of the f...

"Entered in Sta. Hall, London - & according to act of Congress in the year 1857 by H.D. Rogers, in the Clerks Office of the District Court of Massachusetts." Publishers advertisements on cover panels pasted on ... More

Map of the United States of America.

Insets. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

A new and complete rail road map of the United States compiled from re...

Map of the eastern half of the United States showing cities, state boundaries, "finished railroads," and "railroads in progress." Scale ca. 1:4,500,000. LC Railroad maps, 35 Description derived from published b... More

Map of the territory of the United States from the Mississippi River t...

Very detailed map of the United States west of the Mississippi River indicating drainage, relief by hachures, cities and towns, forts, trails, wagon roads, and routes of exploration. An important map of western... More

Lloyd's American railroad map of the United States, showing the three ...

Outline map of the continental United States showing drainage, state boundaries, major cities, forts, finished and proposed railroads. [From published bibliography] Scale ca. 1:6,500,000. Relief shown by hachur... More

National political chart & map of the United States.

Relief shown by hachures. "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1860, by Duane Rulison, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvan... More

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Lieutenant General Winfield Sc...

Addressed to David Weir, 33 Gansevoort Stre[et], New York C[ity], New York; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Baltimore, Jul. 30[?]. Entered according to act of Congress by Bloom & Smith, in 1861, in the Clerk... More

The volunteers in defence of the government against usurpation, 1861 /...

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 with American flag in its talon and ...

Addressed to Mrs. A.C. Elsbree, Lewis Centre, Delaware Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing an eagle carrying an American flag in its ...

Addressed to Mrs. Sarah Ann Prall, Christianna, Lancaster County, Pa.; hand-canceled; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation: Post master, please forward soon. 1[?]th Penna. Regt. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-20... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle above portrait of George Washington ...

Addressed to Rorelmia [?] Sturtevent, Savoy, Mass.; postmarked Dec. 23, 1862, New Orleans, La.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection ... More

[Civil War envelope showing shaking hands in front of U.S. Constitutio...

Addressed to Miss Sarah A. Robison, Fairview, Erie County, Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

The volunteers in defence of the government against usurpation, 1861 /...

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 for Massachusettsachusetts Thirteenth Regiment Rif...

Addressed to Miss Lydia H. Weymouth, No. Braintree, Mass.; postmarked Hancock, Dec.; bearing 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil ... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia waving American flag and riding o...

Addressed to Isaac French, South Chesterville, Maine; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War P... More

Family record; American allegiance. Affirmation of allegiance.

A form for affirmation of allegiance, with portraits of Washington, Lincoln and the Union Generals surrounding a seal of the United States. Quotations from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln on either side o... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with second stanza from Fran...

Addressed to Michael Fox Esq., Marlboro, Stark Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of C... More

Military map of the United States & territories showing the location o...

[Civil War envelope showing flag design with message "The Union and th...

Addressed to Mr. Jacob Guyer[?], No. 9 Maiden Lane, N.Y. City; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation on recto: Care D. Colton. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop American flag and "American Con...

Addressed to Miss Marslin Blanchard, Keeseville, Essex County, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle and American flags atop an arch list...

Addressed to Rev. C. L. Ehrenfeld, Altoona, Pa.; postmarked Johnstown, Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photogr... More

Our whole country! A grand meeting of all the friends of Liberty and c...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 158, Folder 12.

A black and white photo of a man with a beard. Abraham lincoln preside...

A black and white photo of a man with a beard

Map of the United States, showing the territory in possession of the F...

Scale ca. 1:7,400,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 48 Indicates by color the territories "claimed by the confederates in 1861," "in the military possession of the Confederates in 1861," "reclaimed from rebelli... More

[Abraham Lincoln, three-quarter length portrait, seated and holding hi...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Abolishing Slavery. Joint resolution of the thirty eight Congress of t...

Includes list of Congressmen voting aye. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Liberty Bell [resting upon dais ringed with liberty caps and fasces to...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 13, (1869 July 10), p.437. Ref. copy in 4412LF. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: Liberty Bell; Eagles; Geogr.

The naturalization of foreigners in New York City - Judge McCunn sitti...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 29, 1869 Nov. 13, p. 141.

The Landing of the "Pilgim Fathers" at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts, 1...

J. E. Ellis Public domain photograph of a medal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The American Union railroad map of the United States, British possessi...

Detailed map of the continental United States and portions of Canada and Mexico indicating drainage, international and state boundaries, cities and towns, forts, canals, stage roads, railroads, and proposed rai... More

Design for a certificate of citizenship, awarded by the city of Vienna

Erwin Puchinger (Austrian, Vienna 1875–1944 Vienna) Public domain scan of decorative drawing, decor elements, art design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Design for a certificate of citizenship, awarded by the city of Vienna

Erwin Puchinger (Austrian, Vienna 1875–1944 Vienna) Public domain scan of decorative drawing, decor elements, art design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Design for a certificate of citizenship, awarded by the city of Vienna

Erwin Puchinger (Austrian, Vienna 1875–1944 Vienna) Public domain scan of decorative drawing, decor elements, art design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Tocsin of Liberty–Rung by the State House Bell, (Independence Hall...

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...

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...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of chicken, poultry, agriculture, farm animals, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Christopher Columbus: Discoverer of America 1492

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1176.

[Silver statue of Justice in exhibit hall, Montana exhibit, World's Co...

55575Y1 U.S. Copyright Office. "Copyrighted 1893 by Souvenir Photo Co." Public domain photograph - city, downtown, New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Abraham Lincoln, presidential candidate, head-and-shoulders portrait,...

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

Ideal Citizenship - Public domain document scan

Picryl description: Public domain newspaper clippings page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Pledge of allegiance to the flag, 8th Division]

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress). In album: "8th Division."

Ideals of Citizenship, NAWSA suffrage scrapbooks

Anne Fitzhugh Miller notes:" Mrs. W's notes of her lecture. Ann Fitzhugh Miller" Changes in technology, urban growth, and educational opportunities make cooperation between men and women essential to improving society

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

G6078 U.S. Copyright Office. Reproduction based on engraving by D. Berger, 1784, after D. Chodowiecki. No. 8. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

President Roosevelt speaking on the virtue of good citizenship at La C...

Newspaper clipping showing President Roosevelt addressing an immense crowd gathered around a flag draped podium.

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

Photo copyrighted by Thomas E. Marr. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card tracings: Bells...; Geogr.; Militia Penna.; Ph. Ind.

[Spanish caravel Santa Maria] - A black and white photo of a ship in t...

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

U.S. allotting surveyor and his interpreter making an American citizen...

Chief American Horse, wearing a feather headdress, seated outdoors at table with surveyor writing in book; and interpreter.

[Abraham Lincoln, head-and-shoulders portrait]

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Treasury Dept. Savings Committee, Italian class receiving instructions...

A group of people sitting around a table in a room. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

How Columbus discovered America

Public domain scan of music disk label, pathephone record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Abraham Lincoln, last portrait sitting in Springfield, Illinois, befo...

Illus. in: The Photographs of Abraham Lincoln / Frederick Hill Meserve. New York, Privately printed, 1911, p. 59. Ostendorf, no. 43 Meserve, no. 35 Published in: Lincoln's photographs: a complete album / by Ll... More

Stora Hotellet. Maneriumgrupp, rösträtt för kvinnor. Tablå arrangerad ...

Stora Hotellet. Maneriumgrupp, rösträtt för kvinnor. Tablå arrangerad att Föreningen för kvinnans politiska rösträtt i Örebro.

Haig's last speech, 28 January 1928

This photograph is a copy of Haig's speech when he attended the enrolment ceremony of the 20th Richmond Boy Scouts on 28 January 1928. There are a number of photographs of the meeting in this collection, becaus... More

New citizens learn American history

Following their naturalization ceremony, new United States citizens are given a tour of Fort Necessity. The park ranger, dressed in a replica historic uniform tells them about the history of the battle.

Rights of citizenship / printed by David Allen & Sons, Ltd, Harrow, Md...

Public domain photograph related to Great Britain in World War One, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies - Naturalization ...

Date Taken: 06/0/1918 Photographer: Louis T. Fritch, New Orleans, LA. Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies

Buy United States government war savings stamps Your money back with i...

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. No. S-11. LC-USZ62-9459 damaged; digi... More

Remember your first thrill of American liberty Your duty - Buy United ...

Poster showing immigrants on a ship's deck, sailing past the Statue of Liberty. No. 9.

Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies - Making citizens...

Photographer: International Film Service Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies Public domain photograph of a military meeting, armed forces command, free to use, no copyright restrictions image ... More

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

Poster showing a man raising the American flag, with a minuteman cheering and an eagle flying above. Text continues: 'Tis the Star Spangled Banner, oh, long may it wave, o'er the land of the free and the home o... More

My soldier Buy United States government bonds--Third Liberty Loan / / ...

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.

Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies - Foreign born so...

Photographer: Pvt. Vincent L. Palumbo Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image -... More

Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies - Foreign born so...

Photographer: Pvt. Vincent L. Palumbo Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies Public domain photograph of the board of directors, managers, group of men, portrait, office, committee, free to use, ... More

Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies - Naturalization ...

Date Taken: 06/0/1918 Photographer: Louis T. Fritch, New Orleans, LA. Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies

Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies - Aliens seeking ...

Date Taken: 1917 Photographer: Rec'd from Newark, N.J. Evening News Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies

Are you 100% American? Prove it! Buy U.S. government bonds Third Liber...

Poster showing text bordered by flags, bunting, an eagle, and smoking cannons. No. 10-A.

Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies - Foreign born so...

Photographer: Pvt. Vincent L. Palumbo Ceremonies - Liberations - Naturalization Ceremonies Public domain photograph of the board of directors, managers, group of men, portrait, office, committee, free to use, ... More

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

Title transcribed from item, with additional information derived by Library of Congress staff. Summary: Photograph of Suzanne Morin Swing posing with banner, "Democracy Should Begin At Home." Photograph publish... More

"Shall we be more tender with our dollars than with the lives of our s...

Poster showing a soldier with a flag and a sailor with a sign, "We depend on you." No. 4.

Good Citizenship - Drawing. Public domain image.

Berryman Political Cartoon Collection Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Remember! The flag of liberty - support it! Buy U.S. government bonds ...

Poster showing immigrants on a ship with the American flag. No. 6-A.

The government asks you to do your Xmas shopping early--Do it now / Ha...

Poster showing an allegorical female figure holding a sword and an American flag. Copyright R.D.G.A.

LIBERTY LOANS. LIBERTY BELL, REPLICA; 3RD LOAN DRIVE

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Small group of overseas soldiers who applied for Naturalization, June ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military personnel, army, group photograph, armed people in uniform, war inspection, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

To enjoy American opportunities become an American citizen

Educational poster showing group of people and hand pointing to sun radiating American prosperity. Copyright by the Stanley Service Co. No. 69.

Large group of overseas soldiers who applied for Naturalization, June ...

Public domain photograph of military activity, parade, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Department of Labor, training service. Italian class receiving instruc...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classroom, college auditorium, school, students, teaching, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Force School, Pilgrim Day group, 1920

A group of people standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Women Ask President for Equal Rights Legislation. Fifty prominent memb...

Title transcribed from item. Summary: Photograph of National Woman's Party members with President Harding on the lawn in front of the White House.

U.S. District Court Judge, Honorable John S. Rhoades delivers a speech...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Foreign-Born Friends who are Applicants for American Citizenship

Illustrative Material Published By The Government Printing Office and other Government Agencies

"We are never too old to learn." This old adage has been clearly prove...

Public domain photograph of White House, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Citizenship lessons: father pouring a glass of water

Stereo by Keystone View Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.