Miscellaneous American History | ClipArt ETC

The Miscellaneous American History ClipArt gallery offers 72 illustrations of general American history, including landmarks and locations that are of importance to the history of the United States.

The face of an African American.

African American

The face of an African American.

"The Age of Progress, the telephone."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Age of Progress

"The Age of Progress, the telephone."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Murder of Alfred Furnald. Caption below illustration: "On the eighth, while they were at breakfast, a faint moan was heard in the garret. Mrs. Furnald, after looking her husband in the face, left the table without speaking, and went upstairs." Alfred had been starved to death.

Murder of Alfred Furnald

Murder of Alfred Furnald. Caption below illustration: "On the eighth, while they were at breakfast,…

"The New York Gold Room on 'Black Friday,' September 24, 1869."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Black Friday

"The New York Gold Room on 'Black Friday,' September 24, 1869."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"Bloody Pond, near Lake George, which is said to still contain the bones of many of those who fell in the fight at Fort William Henry."—E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

Bloody Pond

"Bloody Pond, near Lake George, which is said to still contain the bones of many of those who fell in…

Buffaloes

Cowboys chasing buffaloes on the frontier

"The rendition of Anthony Burns in Boston."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Anthony Burns

"The rendition of Anthony Burns in Boston."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

The Burros of the cattle ranches of Colorado.

Burros

The Burros of the cattle ranches of Colorado.

During the Battle of Lake Erie, Perry retreated to the mouth of Cascade Creek where he built the larger vessels of his fleet.

Mouth of Cascade Creek

During the Battle of Lake Erie, Perry retreated to the mouth of Cascade Creek where he built the larger…

The torture of a free mason. Caption below illustration: "They next set my back against a thick board, at each extremity of which was pulley; through which a rope ran, that was fastened at the end of the chain at my wrist. The tormentors then, stretching these ropes by means of a roller, pressed and bruised my stomach in proportion as the ropes were drawn tighter.

Torture of a Free Mason

The torture of a free mason. Caption below illustration: "They next set my back against a thick board,…

French traders in America in the seventeenth century.

French Traders in America

French traders in America in the seventeenth century.

General Braddock and Captain Jack

French War

General Braddock and Captain Jack

This is an illustration of General Pierce landing in Mexico.

General Pierce

This is an illustration of General Pierce landing in Mexico.

The duel was held on July 11, 1804, along the west bank of the Hudson River on a rocky ledge in Weehawken, New Jersey. The duel was between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr resulting in Hamilton's death.

Where Hamilton Fell

The duel was held on July 11, 1804, along the west bank of the Hudson River on a rocky ledge in Weehawken,…

Moses Adams, High Sheriff of the County of Hancock. "On the twelfth of May, eighteen hundred and fifteen, Mrs. Mary Adams, wife of High Sheriff Moses Adams, was found to have been barbarously murdered in her own house, in Ellsworth, Maine."

Sheriff of Hancock

Moses Adams, High Sheriff of the County of Hancock. "On the twelfth of May, eighteen hundred and fifteen,…

William Henry Harrison's council with Tecumseh, at Vincennes

Harrison

William Henry Harrison's council with Tecumseh, at Vincennes

Weathersford surrendering to General Jackson

Horseshoe Bend

Weathersford surrendering to General Jackson

"Illicit Distillers warned of the approach of Revenue Officers."—E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

Illicit Distillers

"Illicit Distillers warned of the approach of Revenue Officers."—E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

Andrew Jackson makes his own weapons

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson makes his own weapons

Andrew Jackson with his father

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson with his father

Thomas Jefferson's Writing Desk

Thomas Jefferson' s writing desk

The sixth President of the United States of America, John Quincy Adams. His face is shown in a seal surrounded by an American flag.

John Quincy Adams

The sixth President of the United States of America, John Quincy Adams. His face is shown in a seal…

"A prospective scene in the city of Oaks, 4th of March, 1869. The above represents the fate in store for those great pests of Southern society- the carpet-bagger and scalawag- if found in Dixie's land after the break of day on the 4th of March next. A fascimile put in evidence before the Congressional Committee."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

KKK Scene

"A prospective scene in the city of Oaks, 4th of March, 1869. The above represents the fate in store…

The bay where Capt. Perry put his fleet in during the Battle of Lake Erie. Smoke of the battle can be seen in the distance.

The Battle of Lake Erie

The bay where Capt. Perry put his fleet in during the Battle of Lake Erie. Smoke of the battle can be…

liberator

"Fascimile of handling of the 'Liberator.'"—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

A Liberty Loan poster.

Liberty Loan

A Liberty Loan poster.

A Liberty Loan poster for the World War.

Liberty Loan

A Liberty Loan poster for the World War.

Lincolns assassination at Ford's Theatre by John Wilkes Booth.

Lincoln Assassination

Lincolns assassination at Ford's Theatre by John Wilkes Booth.

Spot where the cabin stood in which Lincoln was born.

Lincoln Birthplace Spot

Spot where the cabin stood in which Lincoln was born.

"The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, 1904. One of the bridges and lagoons, with the Palace of Education." -Gordy, 1916

Louisiana Purchase Exposition

"The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, 1904. One of the bridges and lagoons, with the Palace…

The first inauguration of William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, on March 4, 1897.

First inauguration of William McKinley

The first inauguration of William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, on March 4, 1897.

The interior of the Temple of Music at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York where President William McKinley was shot in 1901. The X marks the sport where McKinley stood when shot.

Interior of the Temple of Music Where McKinley was Shot

The interior of the Temple of Music at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York where President…

An old stone mill on the Saranac River in New York.

Old Stone Mill

An old stone mill on the Saranac River in New York.

Samuel Morse explaining his telegraph to members of Congress.

Samuel Morse

Samuel Morse explaining his telegraph to members of Congress.

Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington.

Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington.

"Fulton's first experiment with paddle-wheels."—E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

paddle-wheels

"Fulton's first experiment with paddle-wheels."—E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

The battle report dispatch of Capt. Perry following the Battle of Lake Erie.

Perry's Dispatch

The battle report dispatch of Capt. Perry following the Battle of Lake Erie.

Happy pilgrim with a bucket of paint.

Pilgrim

Happy pilgrim with a bucket of paint.

"A Pony Express."—E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

Pony Express

"A Pony Express."—E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

Postal by horse

"Postal Progress, 1776-1876; mail by horse."—E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

An illustration of the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson.

President Jackson

An illustration of the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson.

An illustration of President Madison over the ruins of the Capital after it was set on fire.

President Madison

An illustration of President Madison over the ruins of the Capital after it was set on fire.

An illustration of the sixth Massachusetts regiment in Baltimore.

Sixth Massachusetts Regiment in Baltimore

An illustration of the sixth Massachusetts regiment in Baltimore.

A sketch of Richmond, Virginia from 1861 during the Civil War.

Richmond Virginia in 1861

A sketch of Richmond, Virginia from 1861 during the Civil War.

Theodore Roosevelt organized and helped command the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment – the Rough Riders – during the Spanish-American War.

Roosevelt and the Rough Riders

Theodore Roosevelt organized and helped command the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment – the…

A dam on the Salt River, located northeast of Phoenix, Arizona.

The Roosevelt Dam

A dam on the Salt River, located northeast of Phoenix, Arizona.

Saber

An American saber and sheath.

A War Savings Stamps poster from World War I.

Savings Stamps

A War Savings Stamps poster from World War I.

An illustration of African American slaves sitting outside modest cabins.

Slave Cabins

An illustration of African American slaves sitting outside modest cabins.

The Smithsonian Institute, Washington D.C.

Smithsonian

The Smithsonian Institute, Washington D.C.

"Dugout of a Southwestern Pioneer."—E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

southwestern pioneer

"Dugout of a Southwestern Pioneer."—E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

"United States troops landing at Baiquiri, Cuba." -Gordy, 1916

Spanish-American War

"United States troops landing at Baiquiri, Cuba." -Gordy, 1916

Shipping docks at Pasig River, Manila in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War.

Pasig River

Shipping docks at Pasig River, Manila in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War.

A copy of the original manuscript of the first stanza of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

First Stanza of the "Star-Spangled Banner"

A copy of the original manuscript of the first stanza of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

States admitted during James Monroe's presidency, "the era of good feeling": 1817-Mississippi, 1818- Illinois, 1819- Alabama, 1820- Maine, 1821- Missouri.

States Admitted 1817-1821

States admitted during James Monroe's presidency, "the era of good feeling": 1817-Mississippi, 1818-…

The first non-Native American community in the California Central Valley.

Sutter's Fort

The first non-Native American community in the California Central Valley.

"Sutter's Mill, California, where gold was first discovered."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Sutter's Mill

"Sutter's Mill, California, where gold was first discovered."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Sword and constitution

Sword and Constitution

Sword and constitution

President Lincoln and his son Tad.

Tad

President Lincoln and his son Tad.

The Texas Ranger Division, commonly called the Texas Rangers, is a law enforcement agency with statewide jurisdiction based in Austin, the capital of Texas, in the United States. Over the years, the Texas Rangers have investigated crimes ranging from murder to political corruption, acted as riot police and as detectives, protected the Texas governor, tracked down fugitives, and functioned as a paramilitary force at the service of both the Republic (1836–45) and the state of Texas.

Texas Rangers

The Texas Ranger Division, commonly called the Texas Rangers, is a law enforcement agency with statewide…

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