Government Information: Historical Information

American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. It is a digital record of American history and creativity. These materials, from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America, serving the public as a resource for education and lifelong learning.

Provides access to important historical and foundational documents relevant to the fields of Law, History, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy and Government. Historical categories are pre-18th Century, 18th Century, 19th Century, and 20th Century.

An independent non-governmental research institute and library located at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The Archive collects and publishes declassified documents acquired through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

The standard source for historical statistics about the social, political, and economic aspects of the United States. Includes Census and other statistical data. Contains all 57 chapters of the print edition (1975).

Website to use for historical research on government documents. Created by the Library of Congress for the American Memory Project. Covers documents starting in 1774-1875.