Federal Government Collection

Debating the US Constitution, 1787
George Washington presiding over the Constitutional Convention, 1787. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Franklin, Hamilton, and other delegates discussing the Constitution
Franklin, Hamilton, and others discussing the framing of the US Constitution at a tea party in Philadelphia, 1787. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Cartoon of President Theodore Roosevelt as a muckraker cleaning up the meat scandal. Hand-colored halftone of a 20th-century illustration

Constitution! The people of the Kansas Territory are requested to assemble
696056 Constitution! The people of the Kansas Territory are requested to assemble... printed by E. C. K. Garvey & Co. c.23rd October 1855 (litho) by American School

Fort Lafayette, in New York Harbour, where Political Prisoners are confined by the Federal Government (engraving)
2773613 Fort Lafayette, in New York Harbour, where Political Prisoners are confined by the Federal Government (engraving) by English School

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Chester Arthur taking the Inaugural Oath at his residence in New York City after President Garfields death, 1881. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Cartoon showing President Andrew Jackson as King Andrew the First. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Admission ticket to the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johson in the Senate, 1868. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of the document

US Senate in session, late 1800s
U.S. Senate debating legislation in the late 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Constitutional Convention, 1787
Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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George Washington inaugurated as the first US President, New York City, 1789. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Inauguration of President Washington at Federal Hall in New York City, 1789. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Benjamin Harrison taking the Presidential Oath of Office in the rain, 1889. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln at the unfinished US Capital, March 4, 1861. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

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Inauguration of George Washington as first President of the U.S. 1789. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Andrew Johnsons impeachment delivered, 1868
Senate Sergeant-at-Arms serving the impeachment summons on President Johnson, 1868. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration in Harpers Weekly

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The first Cabinet under President Washington - Knox, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Randolph (left to right). Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Parade in Manhattan celebrating the new US Constitution
" Ship of state" parade on Wall Street, honoring Alexander Hamilton and the new U.S. Constitution, New York City, 1787. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ratification resolution by the Constitutional Convention, 1787
Resolution to ratify the U.S. Constitution, 1787. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Signatures of leaders of the Constitutional Convention, 1787
Signatures of leading members of Constitutional Convention, 1787. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

U. S. Senate chamber, 1890s
Senate chamber in the US Capitol, 1890s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Reconstruction Committee meeting in Washington
Joint House and Senate Reconstruction Committee, creators of the 14th Amendment, under Chairman Fessenden. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Angry citizens capturing tax collectors during the Whiskey Rebellion 1790s after the new federal government was formed. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Ulysses S. Grants inauguration for a second Presidential term, 1873. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Washingtons inauguration at Federal Hall on Wall Street, New York City, as first US President, 1789. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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President Lincolns address on the battlefield at Gettysburg, November 19, 1863. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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President Lincoln meeting with General McClellan at Antietam battlefield, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut from a photograph

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President Lincoln giving his speech at the Gettysburg battlefield during the Civil War. Color lithograph 19th century

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The federal government has played a pivotal role in shaping the history of the United States. From debating the US Constitution in 1787 to celebrating the end of slavery in Washington DC in 1866, it has been at the center of significant events and decisions that have shaped our nation. One such momentous occasion was the passage of the 13th Amendment in 1865, which marked an important milestone in ending slavery. The Compromise of 1850 debate held in the US Senate showcased how differing opinions were reconciled through negotiation and compromise. In historical gatherings like Franklin, Hamilton, and other delegates discussing the Constitution, we witness brilliant minds coming together to lay down principles that still guide us today. These discussions paved way for a strong foundation upon which our country stands. As we commemorate anniversaries like the bombing of Darwin's 80th anniversary or reflect on contemporary events such as SSM results in Canberra or Scott Morrison mural unveiling in Sydney, it becomes evident that federal government continues to shape our present reality. Through its actions and policies, this institution ensures that constitutional rights are protected while fostering unity among diverse communities, and is a symbol of democracy where citizens gather to voice their concerns and participate actively in decision-making processes. Constitution. The people of Kansas Territory assembling highlights how citizen engagement remains crucial even after more than two centuries since its inception. This call reminds us that active participation is essential for maintaining a vibrant democracy.