Senator Sam Houston of Texas, 29th Congress
Sam Houston grew up in Tennessee and served in the U.S. Congress as a Representative. He eventually became Governor of Tennessee. Houston later moved to Texas and...
Settling the interior
The United States and Great Britain granted land to those who had been loyal to their cause during the Revolutionary War, forcing those who had not to leave. Loyalist...
State Action
With this postcard to New York Congressman Homer P. Snyder, Hugh Hughes expressed his opposition to the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which would...
The eagle lands
The third committee to design the Great Seal met on May 4, 1782, and consulted William Barton, a student of heraldry. His designs, completed five days later,...
The Monroe Doctrine
President James Monroe gave this speech at the start of the first session of the 18th Congress in 1823. The message of the speech became known as the Monroe...
“The Post-Season Parade”
This cartoon highlights the biennial departure of “lame duck” members of Congress––those who are departing Capitol Hill after losing their bid for reelection....
“They Won’t Agree on Anything!”
The accomplishments and disappointments that occur during a term of office have an impact on future elections. The party in control emphasizes its successes while...