Constitution Collection (#2)

Oliver Ellsworth and his wife Abigail Wolcott, 1790 (engraving)
5616311 Oliver Ellsworth and his wife Abigail Wolcott, 1790 (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Oliver Ellsworth (1745-1807) and his wife Abigail Wolcott

James Madison, Jr
5614298 James Madison, Jr; (add.info.: James Madison, Jr. 1751-1836. American statesman and Founding Father who served as the fourth President of the United States from 1809 to 1817)

Army of clergymen assaulting a fortress, 1885
1577130 Army of clergymen assaulting a fortress, 1885; (add.info.: The attack on our outer ramparts, first the house of refuge, then the public schools, then the Constitution)

Decree of the Constitution of Cadiz, August 7, 1812 (manuscript)
AIS5367267 Decree of the Constitution of Cadiz, August 7, 1812 (manuscript); Army Museum, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Armee Museum, Madrid.); © Iberfoto

A satirical view of the French constitution. 1890 (engraving)
5617241 A satirical view of the French constitution. 1890 (engraving); (add.info.: 02/02/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

King John without Land (1167-1216) signed the Magna Carta or Magna Carta in Runnymede on June 15, 1215
NWI4958993 King John without Land (1167-1216) signed the Magna Carta or Magna Carta in Runnymede on June 15, 1215. Jean Sans Terre was crown in 1199

ArgueElles, Agustin (1776-1843). Spanish liberal politician and orator. Engraving. SPAIN
CUL4870843 ArgueElles, Agustin (1776-1843). Spanish liberal politician and orator. Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1873-2-20 - Republicain Republique, President of the Republic
ICA4870830 Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1873-2-20 - Republicain Republique, President of the Republic, Constitution

Germany (1848). The Frankfurt Parliament convened in Frankfurt's Paulskirche
CUL4932214 Germany (1848). The Frankfurt Parliament convened in Frankfurt's Paulskirche. Debate in the Assembly of Frankfurt 16 September 1848 (engraving); (add.info.: Germany (1848)

The creation of the Constitution of Bayonne
2910894 The creation of the Constitution of Bayonne; (add.info.: 1808 Illustration depicting the creation of the Constitution of Bayonne. Dated 1808.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Queen Caroline Britain's best hope England's sheet anchor. On the anchor is written Magna Carter, The People
527964 Queen Caroline Britain's best hope England's sheet anchor. On the anchor is written Magna Carter, The People, Bill of Rights, Constitution

Aristodemus stoned by the Arcadians (litho)
8660836 Aristodemus stoned by the Arcadians (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aristodemus stoned by the Arcadians)

Felix Gouin examines a Marianne in poor health, 1946 (illustration)
7265350 Felix Gouin examines a Marianne in poor health, 1946 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Felix Gouin (1884-1977)

ESPOZ Y MINA, Francisco Espoz e Ilundain (engraving)
CUL4861770 ESPOZ Y MINA, Francisco Espoz e Ilundain (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: ESPOZ Y MINA, Francisco Espoz e Ilundain, also called (1781-1836)

Indians of America: Title Page " Constitution of the Cherokee Nation", 1827, New Echota, Georgia
NWI4897431 Indians of America: Title Page " Constitution of the Cherokee Nation", 1827, New Echota, Georgia. College simile.; (add.info.: Indians of America)

Spain (1820-1823). Civil war. Revolutionary forces defeat in Leon Island (16th July 1823). Etching
CUL4873976 Spain (1820-1823). Civil war. Revolutionary forces defeat in Leon Island (16th July 1823). Etching; (add.info.: Spain (1820-1823). Civil war

ArgueElles, Agustin (1776-1843). Spanish liberal politician and orator. Litography. SPAIN
CUL4872082 ArgueElles, Agustin (1776-1843). Spanish liberal politician and orator. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Isabella II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868). Spain (1837). Isabella II when she was a child holding
CUL4873591 Isabella II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868). Spain (1837). Isabella II when she was a child holding the Constitution of 18th June 1837. Litography. SPAIN

ArgueElles, Agustin (1776-1843). Spanish liberal politician and orator. (engraving)
CUL4939994 ArgueElles, Agustin (1776-1843). Spanish liberal politician and orator. (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: ArgueElles, Agustin (1776-1843)

King Joseph Napoleon swearing on the Constitution of Bayonne
2910896 King Joseph Napoleon swearing on the Constitution of Bayonne; (add.info.: 1808 Illustration depicting King Joseph Napoleon swearing on the Constitution of Bayonne)

King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte holding the Bayonne Constitution
2910895 King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte holding the Bayonne Constitution; (add.info.: 1808 Satirical illustration depicting King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte holding the Bayonne Constitution (1768-1844)

A large certificate for a volunteer serving in the Union army, 1861
1575147 A large certificate for a volunteer serving in the Union army, 1861; (add.info.: A large certificate for a volunteer serving in the Union army to suppress the rebellion of 1861)

Spanish War of Independence (1808-1814): Liberal Triennium, Felipe de Arco Aguero (1787-1821)
AIS5377852 Spanish War of Independence (1808-1814): Liberal Triennium, Felipe de Arco Aguero (1787-1821) proclaims the constitution of 1812 in the San Fernando square on the island of Leon (Cadiz)

History repeats itself, 1896
1577304 History repeats itself, 1896; (add.info.: History repeats itself by Louis Dalrymple, 1866-1905, artist, 1896. William Jennings Bryan labelled "16 to 1")

Foundation and Proclamation of the United States of America: George Washington presides over the Constitutional
NWI4958306 Foundation and Proclamation of the United States of America: George Washington presides over the Constitutional Convention adopting the American Constitution in 1787 in Philadelphia

Fashion before ease, 1793
1575038 Fashion before ease, 1793; (add.info.: Fashion before ease or a good constitution sacrificed for a fantastic form)

Foundation and Proclamation of the United States of America: George Washington presides over the Constitutional
NWI4957996 Foundation and Proclamation of the United States of America: George Washington presides over the Constitutional Convention adopting the American Constitution in 1787 in Philadelphia.;

Extrait of the constitution of the United States, 17th september 1787, the preambule, the article I and the article VII
AIS5386306 Extrait of the constitution of the United States, 17th september 1787, the preambule, the article I and the article VII

Mrs. Jas. Lees Laidlaw, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Jas. Lees Laidlaw, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Harriet Burton Laidlaw (1873-1949) a suffragist and reformer who was married to James Lees Laidlaw

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

In Soviet Russia; Elected officials prevented from sitting.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
In Soviet Russia; Elected officials prevented from sitting: a partial and clandestine meeting of deputies at the Constituent Assembly, 1917

In Soviet Russia; A polling station in Petrograd, November 21, 1917, during elections... 1917. Creator: Y Steinberg
In Soviet Russia; A polling station in Petrograd, November 21, 1917, during elections for the Constituent Assembly, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Le Constitutionnel Napoléonien, 1848. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Constitutionnel Napoleonien, 1848. Le constitutionnel se mettant heroiquement a la tete du corps Franc recrute rue de Valois et rue de Poitiers pour soutenir la cause du Prince Louis

Où peut conduire la lecture du Constitutionnel!, 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ou peut conduire la lecture du Constitutionnel!, 1845. Where reading the Constitutionnel can lead you! (Man engrossed in newspaper steps into a river). From Pastorales, no. 8

Un nouvel Almaviva.. 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un nouvel Almaviva.. 1851. Un nouvel Almaviva venant essayer de seduire Rosine - Veron en lui donnant une serenade sur l'air de Vive Henri V

Presenté et dedié a la convention National l'an 2 de la Republique, 1793. Creator: A. Duplessis
Presente et dedie a la convention National l'an 2 de la Republique, 1793

Independence Hall, Philadelphia, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Independence Hall, Philadelphia, c1900

Vue prise au Père Lachaise, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Vue prise au Pere Lachaise, 19th century. View taken at Pere Lachaise

Alice Paul, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Alice Paul, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Alice Paul, 1917. American Quaker, suffragist, feminist, and women's rights activist - one of the leaders of the campaign for the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S

Discussion de la constitution, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Discussion de la constitution, 19th century. Discussion of the Constitution

Cameron House, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Cameron House, between 1910 and 1920
Cameron House, between 1910 and 1920. [Cameron House in Washington, DC, the offices of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage

Sewing stars on suffrage flag, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Sewing stars on suffrage flag, between 1910 and 1920. Women in the United States gained the legal right to vote in 1920, with the passing of the 19th Amendment

Suffragette, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Suffragette, between 1910 and 1920
Suffragette, between 1910 and 1920

Suffragettes, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Suffragettes, between 1910 and 1920
Suffragettes, between 1910 and 1920

Suffragette Pickets, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Suffragette Pickets, between 1910 and 1920
Suffragette Pickets, between 1910 and 1920

The Fifteenth Amendment, 1870. Creator: James Carter Beard
The Fifteenth Amendment, 1870

Created Equal, Salem, MA, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Created Equal, Salem, MA, 1938. Empire Theatre..."Created Equal" - by John Hunter Booth - A Dramatic Chronicle Based Upon the Constitution'

Created Equal, Springfield, MA, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Created Equal, Springfield, MA, 1938. Auspices of American Youth Council - One Performance Only...Springfield Auditorium..."Created Equal" - by John Hunter Booth - A Dramatic Chronicle

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From the birth of a nation to the fight for equality, the constitution stands as a timeless symbol of democracy and progress. Page one of the Constitution of the United States of America, 1787, forever etched in history, lays the foundation for a government by and for the people. As we reflect on its significance, we are reminded of pivotal moments like when Gordon Highlanders defended their rights or when women fought tirelessly for suffrage with the 19th Amendment in 1919. Across continents, such as in Uruguay's Plaza de Constitucion captured in a late 19th-century photograph, constitutions have shaped nations. Even leaders like Winston Churchill understood its importance and contributed to reconstructed state constitutions. The debates surrounding its creation at Philadelphia's Constitutional Convention in 1787 showcased passionate minds shaping our future. Let us not forget that it was this very document that declared independence from Britain in 1776 and paved the way for George Washington to preside over our great nation's formation. Through turbulent times depicted by cartoons like Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis or battles fought aboard USS Constitution 'Old Ironsides, ' this enduring testament remains steadfast – protecting our liberties and ensuring justice prevails.