Founding Documents of the USA

Illustrations of pivotal American documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, set against the backdrop of the American flag.

Photo illustration of hands holding Declaration of Independence in front of American flag

Photo illustration of hands holding Declaration of Independence in front of American flag

Photo illustration of hands holding Declaration of Independence in front of American flag

This is the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. It starts with the phrase We The People and shows only some of the writing from the upper left hand corner of the document of the Constitution. It is written on parchment paper that is now faded, showing its age.

US CONSTITUTION AND AMERICAN FLAG DETAIL

Historic documents of the USA

Declaration of Independence United States Constitution document

This is the preamble to the U.S. Constitution that starts with the words showing We the People. It is set against a background of the red and white stripes of the American flag. This is a digitally created image.

Declaration of Independence

Close-up of the Declaration of Independence

USA, Washington DC. Declaration of Independence at the National Archives.

Constitution of the United States

Preamble to American Constitution

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE DOCUMENT SUPERIMPOSED ON TOP OF AMERICAN NATIONAL FLAG

Composite image of the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Constitution

Declaration of Independence United States Constitution document

Close-up of the United States Constitution

United States Declaration of Independence - feather included

Vintage background of A4 format, based on ancient manuscripts

Composite image of the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Constitution

Composite image of the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Constitution

Supreme Court building and Declaration of Independence

usa independence day concept with old declaration

Montage of the United States Constitution and a statue of George Washington.

United States Declaration of Independence - pointing the congress

In Congress, July 4, 1776 : a declaration by the representatives of the United States of America, in general congress assembled ,

Amsterdam, Visser & Comp., JG, Visser, Jan Gerritsz., Netherlands, Declaration of Batavian Freedom, Declaration with the print showing the Temple of Batavian Freedom, 1795, verso - stamped, 1795. Text within a frame of festoons, at the bottom standing figures of Freedom and a French soldier., print, prints, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 257 mm, width 332 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1765 - 1821-05-08, print maker, printmaker, 1795 - 1795, paper, papier, etching, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, after own design of, Publication (Event), Publication, Dutch, publisher

1776 COLONIAL AMERICA FLAG PARCHMENT OF UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION ON DESK QUILL CANDLE PATRIOTIC GOVERNMENT FREEDOM

Close-up of a coat of arms

Oldest U.S. flag, State House, Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America, North America

USA American North Carolina state map outline with grunge effect flag insert and Declaration of Independence overlay

Declaration of Independence

Outline of American USA state Alabama with grunge effect flag insert and overlay of Declaration of Independence document

Old-Fashioned Will And Testament

Composite image of the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Constitution

Declaration of Independence, Washington, D.C., USA

1790s VIGNETTE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON FIRST PRESIDENT ON TOP OF DOCUMENT THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION WE THE PEOPLE

1970s 1770s COMPOSITE IMAGE OF THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE THE DOCUMENT ITSELF AND THE AMERICAN FLAG

Bill Of Rights With Vignette Portrait George Washington

Declartation of Independence of the United States

Lithograph on tissue paper by Ferdinand Tewele from 1860 presenting explanatory words for the Zimbolographic-historical tableau 'The Archduke Carl-Monument' unveiled on May 22 in Vienna, showing monument and historical scene.

Vintage Photograph. Historic american documents showcasing the declaration of independence, constitution, and a vintage map against the backdrop of the usa flag.

Bill of Rights, 1791 .

Street Signs for Constitution Avenue and Evacuation Route in Washington DC.

Regulation / for conduct and exercises / gentlemen pages / S.a.s. Monseigneur Prince de Condé (IT)

PARCHMENT DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE DOCUMENT JULY 4 1776 SPECTACLES WIRE RIM GLASSES BEN FRANKLIN REVOLUTION USA

The Declaration of Independence

Facsimile of the Preamble and Constitution of the United States of America, 1901. Artist: Unknown

Declaration of Independence combined with "Spirit of Liberty" painting

Declaration of independence 1776 from the Congress of Representatives. Signed by John Hancock, President of the Congress

Declaration at the print with the Temple of Batavian freedom, 1795; Explain of the Bataviancy. Declaration at the print with the Temple of Batavian freedom, 1795. Text within a framework of festans, at the bottom figures of freedom and a French soldier.

US Constitution with gavel

National Constitution Center

Vintage Photograph. Composite of Liberty Bell and Declaration of Independence. Frame 1

Declaration of Independence

Amsterdam, Banse & Co., Hendrik Arend, Netherlands, Brouwer, Anna Catharina, Declaration of the Temple for the Netherlands, Declaration of the print Temple for the Netherlands, 1794, verso - stamped, Declaration of the representation of the print entitled Temple for the Netherlands, 1794. Text within a frame formed by putti, vignettes and festoons, at the bottom the Dutch country with two Batavians., print, prints, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 244 mm, width 313 mm, Dutch, print maker, printmaker, 1794 - 1794, paper, papier, etching, engraving, engraving (printing process), Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

USA, Washington DC, National Mall, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Excerpt from Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence document on the interior wall.

Declaration of Independence

WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION DINNER held by MARSHAL OLIVEIRA OF THE BRAZILIAN COMMISSION at METROPOLE HOTEL CHICAGO IL (HOTEL). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1893. Rare Book Division

Vintage Photograph. Composite of government buildings and congress. Frame 4

CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Drawn up by 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia Date: 17th September 1787

Vintage Photograph. Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States shown with Liberty Bell in center, composite photo

The United States Constitution, Kazhdan, Evgeny Abramovich (1922-1984)

Golden Compass, navigation equipment. Vintage Golden Compass, navigation equipment

United States Declaration of Independence

Abstract handwriting on old crumpled vintage paper with ink splutter. Vector background, EPS10.

Coat of arms of the United States , Coats of arms, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

John Jay. Albany., 1800-04-16., 1 page

Vintage photograph. Archibald M. Willard's Spirit of '76 superimposed on Declaration of Independence

Historical coat of arms of the United States of America, historical illustration

WASHINGT0N'S BIRTHDAY held by NEW YORK SONS OF THE REVOLUTION at "DELMONICO'S, NEW YORK, NY" (REST;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1891. Rare Book Division

IN COMMEMORATION OF OUR LATE COMPANION AND COMMANDER GENERAL WALLACE held by MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES COMMANDERY OF THE STATE OF INDIANA at "COLUMBIA CLUB, INDIANAPOLIS" (OTHER PRIVATE CLUB;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1905. Rare Book Division

1776 SIGNING DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY TRUMBULL IN PENNSYLVANIA STATE HOUSE NOW INDEPENDENCE HALL PHILADELPHIA PA USA

George Washington. undefined.

Lunch and reception event for the President and Vice President of the United States held by the Union League Club in 1897., 1897., Folder; illustrated; color; dimensions 5.75 x 6 inches

DINNER ON TOUR OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE VICEROY LI HUNG CHANG held by PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD at EN ROUTE OVER THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD IN THE UNITED STATES, 1896., 1896., FOLDER; COL; ILLUS

Vintage Photograph. Composite of Liberty Bell and Declaration of Independence. Frame 2

Bill of Rights

The three days of May 1844. Columbia mourns her citizens slain | Library of Congress

Certificate of Naturalization

Made in USA. Vintage stamp, Vector, EPS10

Manzanar, California, USA. Japanese WW2 internment camp. Tribute to those interned.

Certificate of Naturalization

The Betsy Ross flag, the first flag to have stars , Flags, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Close-up of The Seal of the State of Washington in Fort Bonifacio; Manila; Philippines

Street sign "Constitution Avenue", Washington DC, District of Columbia, USA, North America

Inscription at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Washington, D.C, USA. (Editorial Use Only)

Presidential Seal at the Ronald W. Reagan Presidential Library

Illustration depicting the United States Coastguard Ensign. Dated 20th Century

Switzerland, Geneva, 18th century French bible. Matthew's gospel Switzerland.

Composite image of Monticello, US Constitution, and bust of Thomas Jefferson with his signature

Washington, DC - February 13: Monument to Dr Martin Luther King on February 13, 2012. Government agreed on Feb 12 to change the Drum Major words on the statue

George Washington. undefined.

This photo shows a service record included in a 1923 book. It is the se4rvice record notice for Herbert B Dinsmore, telling all that he served in the Great War, also known as World War I.

US dollar currency. USD inflation, US money

This photo shows a service record included in a 1923 book. It is the service record notice for Herbert B Dinsmore, telling all that he served in the Great War, also known as World War I.

Manifesto of / 363 / Republican deputies (IT)

Outline of American USA Connecticut state with grunge effect flag insert and overlay of Declaration of Independence document

Gravestone with word 'Free' on it.

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