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Constitution! The people of the Kansas Territory are requested to assemble
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Constitution! The people of the Kansas Territory are requested to assemble
696056 Constitution! The people of the Kansas Territory are requested to assemble... printed by E. C. K. Garvey & Co. c.23rd October 1855 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 41.9x28.9 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Broadside announcing a public discussion on the proposed Kansas Constitution, on wove paper, with a vignette of the Federal Eagle, " Constitution! The People of the Kansas territory Are requested to assemble at the following times and places, to discuss the merits of the Constitution Framed by the Convention which convened at Topeka on the 23rd day of October, a.d. 1855." Lists 10 towns and proposed speakers. After a bitter struggle, Kansas was admitted to the Union in January 1861.
); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23228906
© Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History / Bridgeman Images
American Civil War American History Broadside Eagle Historical Document Kansas News Sheet Union Federal Government Topeka
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This print showcases a historic broadside titled "Constitution! The people of the Kansas Territory are requested to assemble". Printed by E. C. K. Garvey & Co. around October 23rd, 1855, this lithograph measures 41.9x28.9 cm and is part of the Gilder Lehrman Collection in New York, USA. The broadside announces a crucial public discussion on the proposed Kansas Constitution and features a striking vignette of the Federal Eagle, symbolizing American unity and strength. It was printed on high-quality wove paper and lists ten towns along with their respective meeting times and places where citizens were invited to gather for an open dialogue regarding the merits of the Constitution framed by the Convention held in Topeka. This document holds immense historical significance as it sheds light on a pivotal moment during which Kansas fought for its statehood amidst intense political turmoil leading up to the American Civil War. After enduring bitter struggles, Kansas was eventually admitted into the Union in January 1861. Preserved through time, this engraving serves as a testament to America's commitment to democracy and highlights how public discourse played a vital role in shaping our nation's history. Its inclusion within Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate not only its artistic value but also its importance as a historical document that captures an essential chapter in United States' development.
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