U.S. Government Resources: Historical Documents

American Memory - Historical Collections for the Library of Congress
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html

This Library of Congress web site is a gateway to rich primary source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States. The site offers more than 7 million digital items from more than 100 historical collections.

The Charters of Freedom
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/charters.html

This National Archives and Records Administration exhibit examines the nation's foremost historical documents and gives an in-depth look into the making and impact of the Charters of Freedom.

The Constitution of the United States
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/constitution/index.html

The Constitution of the United States is the oldest Federal constitution in existence and was framed by a convention of delegates from twelve of the thirteen original states in Philadelphia in May 1787. The Constitution is the landmark legal document of the United States. Through GPO Access, online access is available to the Analysis and Interpretation of the Constitution and other publications on the historical document.

Core Documents of U.S. Democracy
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/coredocs.html

GPO Access presents authentic online versions of various democratic core documents, which include both current and historical publications.

The Declaration of Independence
http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/constitution.html

The National Archives and Records Administration site provides the complete text, images, and analytical information of this foremost American historical document.

Gettysburg Address
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/gadd/

The Library of Congress exhibit of the Gettysburg Address includes drafts and translations of this historic document, as well as other pertinent information.

Government Information Connection - Cybercemetery
http://govinfo.library.unt.edu/

The "Cybercemetery" site provides permanent public access to electronic Web sites and publications of defunct U.S. government agencies and commissions.

Historical Documents
http://thomas.loc.gov/home/histdoxmainpg.html

THOMAS offers links to main documents of the United States' history, including 100 Milestone Documents 1776-1965, as well as other legislative information.

National Archives & Records Administration
http://www.archives.gov/index.html

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is an independent federal agency that preserves the nation's history and defines Americans as a people by overseeing the management of all federal records.

Our Documents
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/index.php?flash=true&

The Our Documents initiative is a cooperative effort among National History Day, The National Archives and Records Administration, and the USA Freedom Corps to encourage discussion and the significance of the nation's 100 milestone documents of American history.

U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR) Research Collection
http://digital.library.unt.edu/browse/department/govdocs/acir/?PHPSESSID=e159eec081bbdd12b186dfdfc3d99ada

This Commission's site ceased operation in April 1996. ACIR was established in 1959 as an independent intergovernmental agency to give continuing study to the relationships among local, state, and national levels of government. The following sites are helpful in locating ACIR information, including documents in the electronic collection, research reports and other publications relating to Federal mandates, grants, and other intergovernmental issues.

ACIR (U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations) Project Report
http://www.library.unt.edu/digitalprojects/procedures/acir/acir-manual
Working manual of the Digitization Project for information formally available through the ACIR website.

Government Information Connection
http://www.library.unt.edu/govinfo
Operated by the University of Texas, the Government Information Connection provides access to a variety of government resources and information from the convenience of one site. Includes links to major statistical agencies.

GIC – International/Foreign Agencies and Information
http://www.library.unt.edu/govinfo/browse-topics/international-and-foreign-government-agencies
Links available through the Government Information Connection site that provide information and permit comparison between international and foreign agencies.