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Come see us when we bring a piece of the past to the upcoming elections. We are pleased to present exhibits prepared for public events associated with the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Several of the documents are lent by private collectors and are not for sale. However, much of the exhibits draw from our own inventory. Detailed descriptions, images, and prices are avaliable. Democratic National Convention: Aug. 22-29, 2008 "George Washington's Call for 'Material Change'" Republican National Convention: Aug. 29-Sep. 4, 2008 "Documents of Freedom"
Democratic National Convention Note: Secure display cases did not arrive for the "American Presidental Experience" tent. Therefore are documents were not left in Denver for the physical display, but we are pleased to continue the exhibit online. Here are a few documents that are on exhibit:
• "The history of this war is a history of false hopes and temporary devices." - George Washington, 1780
• Groundbreaking Effort of Conservation by Teddy Roosevelt
• Seeking to Censure a Priest for Involvement in Politics - John F. Kennedy  | To download our "George Washington's Call for 'Material Change'" brochure click here. |
Authentic Signed Documents (During Presidency) of Every President Exhibit Authentic signed documents from every American President while they were in office. These are one of the rarest collections of Presidential documents assembled in one viewable collection. This collection has just been released after storage in a bank vault for public viewing. For more details see The American Presidential Experience at Invesco Field (Mile High Stadium), Denver, Colorado Republican National Convention Here are a few of the original documents that will be on display:
• The Declaration of Independence - Rare July 1776 Boston Printing
• Continental Congress Declares “A General Embargo” On Grain and Flour Exports
• Declaration of Independence ca. 1843 Scarce Exact Facsimile  | To download our "Documents of Freedom" brochure click here. The "Documents of Freedom" are being displayed along with: |
"Forgotten Founders"
Learn the stories of the four Presidents of the Continental Congress and ten presidents of the United States in Congress Assembled before George Washington's Inauguration, told through historical documents and artifacts, and accompanied by oil paintings of our pre-1789 Presidents. Seth Kaller will be at the exhibit from September 3rd & 4th. Stop by and say hello. For more details about visiting the exhibit see Civic Fest at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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