George Washington Online
Dedicated to the life and lessons of our first president, George Washington, this site teaches Washington not merely as a historical figure, but more importantly as a man of great character -- illustrating the indissoluble union between civic virtue and self government. Rich in original source materials, as well as commentary from some of today's foremost scholars on the American Founding.

Guide to the Declaration of Independence
An educational guide and informational resource for understanding the Declaration of Independence, including topics and current political issues related to its purposes and meaning.

The Founders Constitution
"Originally published by the University of Chicago Press to commemorate the bicentennial of the United States Constitution, The Founders' Constitution is arguably the most important of all resources on the principles of the Framers of the American republic. "

Religion and the American Founding
Library of Congress Exhibit: "[A] religious people rose in rebellion against Great Britain in 1776, and . . . most American statesmen . . . shared the convictions of most of their constituents that religion was, to quote Alexis de Tocqueville’s observation, 'indispensable to the maintenance of republican institutions.'"

The National Constitution Center
NCC was established by Congress to increase awareness and understanding of the US Constitution, the Constitution's history, and the Constitution's relevance to our daily lives so that all of us -- "We the People" -- will better understand and exercise our rights and our responsibilities.

The American Colonist's Library
"A Treasury of Primary Source Documents Pertaining to Early American History": An invaluable collection of hundreds of historical works which contributed to the formation of American politics, culture, and ideals.

Liberty Library of Constitutional Classics
A fine compilation of classic philosophical and political writings and documents cited by the Founders, among others, including Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Montesquieu, Hume, Rosseau, et al.

Drafting the Declaration
The Library of Congress: Drafting the Declaration of Independence, Narative, Chronology and Exhibits.

The Constitutional Delegates
The National Archives: Biographies and images of all of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Colonial Hall: Biographies and images of the signers of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

U.S. Historical Documents from the Pre-Colonial Era to the Present
The University of Oklahoma Law Center: Compilation of over 120 documents from the Magna Charta of 1215 to the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

The Great Seal of the United States
"The Great Seal of the United States is a fundamental document essential to our understanding of history . . . [and] America's symbolic mission."

Alexis DeTocqueville: "Democracy in America"
DeTocqueville's two volume work, published in several editions in the mid-1800's, based upon his study of the American political system and social mores.

Mount Vernon
George Washington's Estate & Gardens with educational resources and related links.

Monticello
Thomas Jefferson's Estate, Collections and related links.

Montpelier
James Madison's Estate and related links.

National Center for Constitutional Studies
"The National Center for Constitutional Studies is dedicated to teaching the principles of liberty and union in the tradition of America's founding fathers."

Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge
"Freedoms Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching young people the principles upon which our nation was founded . . . and to convey the close link between the rights and the responsibilities of citizens in society."

The American Reference Library A CD-ROM containing America's Founding Documents, Records of the Federal and State Constitutional Conventions, Writings of the Founders, Supreme Court Cases and other U. S. historical and political documents.

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