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Introducing Memorials and Monuments
Use these photographs of various monuments and memorials to get students thinking about the role and purpose of monuments in a society.
The Battle of Cable Street
Explore images from the Battle of Cable Street of 1936, when thousands in East London stood in solidarity against Oswald Mosley and the British Union of Fascists.
The Letter From George Washington to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, RI
On August 21st, 1790, President George Washington wrote a letter to Moses Seixas and the Hebrew congregation of Newport, Rhode Island. Washington was responding to a letter from Seixas that expressed hope that the newly formed United States would accord respect and tolerance to all of its citizens. Washington’s response promised not only tolerance, but full liberty of conscience to all, regardless of background and religious beliefs. Use the side arrows to scroll between the two photos. Click on a photo to see it on its own.
The Letter From Moses Seixas to George Washington
On August 17th, 1790, Moses Seixas, an official of the Hebrew congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, delivered a letter to President George Washington, who was visiting the state. In his letter, Seixas thanks Washington for his leadership in forming the fledgling government of the United States, and also expresses hope that the young country would accord respect and tolerance to all of its citizens, regardless of background and religious beliefs. Use the side arrows to scroll between the two photos. Click on a photo to see it on its own.
