Online Sources
- The Founder's ConstitutionOnline version of the well known print source.
- The Framing of the Constitution of the United StatesDigital version the book published in 1913 that captures the process of the Constitutional Convention through primary documents.
- The American Founding Era CollectionOnline collection of source documents on the US Constitution, including: The Documentary History of Ratification of the Constitution, Adams Papers, Hamilton Papers, Jefferson Papers, Madison Papers and Washington Papers.
- Avalon Project (Yale Law School: Documents in Law, History, and DiplomacyDigital collection includes sections on member's credentials, the constitutional convention, and ratification and forming the government.
- The Federalist PapersThe papers were meant to be influential in the campaign for the adoption of the Constitution by New York State. But the authors not only discussed the issues of the constitution, but also many general problems of politics.
- The Anti-Federalist PapersAlong with the Federalist Papers, the Anti-Federalist papers documented the political context in which the Constitution was born. The authors did not only discuss the issues of the constitution, many general problems of politics were also put under debate.
- The James Madison PapersOnline collection of more than 12,000 items from the James Madison Papers held at the Library of Congress.
- The Thomas Jefferson PapersOne of the largest collections of online documents concerning Thomas Jefferson, from the Library of Congress collection.
- Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, 1774- 1789Digital collection of 277 documents relating to work of Congress and the drafting and ratification of the Constitution (extracts of the journals of Congress, resolutions, proclamations, committee reports, treaties, and early printed versions of Constitution, Declaration of Independence)
Presidential Speeches & Documents
As the head of the Executive Branch, the President and members of their administration make speeches and documents describing policy decisions and executive activities.
- Compilation of Presidential Documents (1992 - current)Compilation of official presidential materials by the White House Press Secretary.
- Public Papers of the Presidents (1929 - 2000)Find texts of speeches and documents of the Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, H. W. Bush and Clinton Administrations.
- Inaugural Addresses (1789 - current)Transcripts and videos (when available) of all presidential inauguration speeches.
- State of the Union Addresses (1790 - current)Transcripts and some audio of the annual speeches given to Congress on the state of the government and US policies.
- Presidential News Conferences (1929 - current)Transcripts of Presidential News Conferences included in the Public Papers of the President.
- Weekly Radio Addresses (1982 - current)Transcripts of weekly radio addresses from President Reagan to the most recent addresses by President Obama.
