Educational Resources for the Classroom
Lesson plans, presentations, and other resources designed to assist instructors with using primary source materials to teach about government, law, and politics.
Explore U.S. Founding Documents
This gallery highlights digital resources designed to enhance students’ understanding of government and law using significant primary source documents from American history.
The United States Constitution
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This document summarizes U.S. Constitutional provisions and the leading U.S. Supreme Court decisions that interpret them.
The Declaration of Independence
U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates (1774-1875): A Century of Lawmaking
Schedule a Class Trip to Washington D.C.
Information about how to schedule guided and group tours during class trips to Washington, D.C.
Educational Resources for Teachers
Resources to aid educators in finding and teaching with primary sources and specific historical topics.
Professional Development from the Library of Congress
Last Updated: 05/10/2018