Constitution of the State of Texas
This is the first constitution of the state of Texas. Ratified by Texas citizens and the U.S. Congress in 1845, it was modified in 1861 to transfer allegiance to the...
Dallas highways
This photograph of the Central Expressway and other highways in downtown Dallas, Texas, was taken in May 1972 for the Documerica photography project. The...
Diagram of the single-bullet theory
As the President’s vehicle turned in front of the Texas School Book Depository shots rang out. Many theories exist surrounding how many bullets were fired and the...
Galveston coastal view
This aerial photograph, taken on March 27, 1952, shows the coastline of Galveston, Texas. The city's location on the Gulf of Mexico exposes it to tropical storms, the...
How many engineers does it take?
An ocean of engineers are present in this July 16, 1969, photograph of the mission control center in Houston, Texas, which was preparing for the launch of the Apollo...
Man with a mission
In this document dated February 15, 1844, Sam Houston—President of the Republic of Texas—appointed J. Pinckney Henderson as a Special Agent. He was given full...
Should Texas be admitted to the Union?
Americans debated this question as hotly as Congress. Many signed petitions—like this from Vermont—voicing their support or opposition. Supporters feared that if...