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Amnesty Oath of Robert E. Lee
Amnesty Oath of Robert E. Lee 10/2/1865
Articles of Agreement in Regard to the Surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia
Articles of Agreement in Regard to the Surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia 4/10/1865
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights 9/25/1789
Proposed Orders and Statement on Dismissal of General MacArthur
Proposed Orders and Statement on Dismissal of General MacArthur 4/11/1951
Draft Press Release re Nomination of Sandra Day O
Draft Press Release re Nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court 7/7/1981
Letter to President Eisenhower Regarding Elvis Presley
Letter to President Eisenhower Regarding Elvis Presley ca. 1958
Executive Order 3669 dated April 29, 1922, in which President Warren G. Harding establishes benefits for veterans.
Executive Order 3669 dated April 29, 1922, in which President Warren G. Harding establishes benefits for veterans. 4/29/1922
Executive Order 9066
Executive Order 9066 2/19/1942
Executive Order 9568 dated June 8, 1945, in which President Harry S. Truman provides for the release of scientific and technical data previously withheld from public disemination for the purpose of na
Executive Order 9568 dated June 8, 1945, in which President Harry S. Truman provides for the release of scientific and technical data previously withheld from public disemination for the purpose of na 6/08/1945
Executive Order 9877 dated June 6, 1947, in which President Harry S. Truman prescribes the primary functions and responsibilities of the Armed Forces.
Executive Order 9877 dated June 6, 1947, in which President Harry S. Truman prescribes the primary functions and responsibilities of the Armed Forces. 6/26/1947
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