Legislature Collection (#7)

SOUTH CAROLINA: SECESSION. Mass meeting held at Institute Hall in Charleston, South Carolina, 12 November 1860, to endorse the call of the legislature for a state convention to discuss secession

JAY & RENSSELAER, c1798. Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York, John Jay and Stephen van Rensselaer. Stipple engraving, c1798

RECONSTRUCTION. A Southern legislature in the carpet-Bagger days. Wood engraving, late 19th century
RECONSTRUCTION. A Southern legislature in the " carpet-Bagger" days. Wood engraving, late 19th century

SC: LEGISLATURE, 1876. The uproar in the South Carolina legislature following the forced entry of newly-elected Democratic members into the Republican controlled body on 29 November 1876

Radical members of the first legislature after the war, South Carolina. Photomontage of members of the first South Carolina legislature following the Civil War

The new House of Parliament for the legislature of the province of Ontario

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Parisians invasion of the Assembly during the French Revolution. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century French illustration

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Opening prayer of the First Continental Congress in Carpenters Hall Philadelphia, 1774. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Patrick Henry speaking in the Virginia Assembly
" Give me liberty or give me death" speech of Patrick Henry in Viginia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Legislative chamber, interior of Palacio Legislativo, the main building of government, Montevideo, Uruguay, South America

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"Legislature: A Tapestry of Democracy Unfolding Across the Globe" From the majestic banks of the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary, to the grandeur of the Parliament House standing tall against a twilight sky, legislatures have long been at the heart of democratic governance. Just as ancient Athens witnessed spirited debates on Aeropagus, modern societies continue to shape their destinies through these hallowed chambers. In 1886, history was made as Parliament opened its doors in London, casting its reflection upon the Thames River. Across time and space, legislatures have played pivotal roles in shaping nations and societies. From Washington DC's iconic US Capitol Building where Ulysses S. Grant stands watchfully nearby to Stormont in Belfast overseeing Northern Ireland Assembly's affairs - these structures stand testament to democracy's enduring spirit. Yet it is not just monumental buildings that define legislatures; it is also those who inhabit them. In 1868 South Carolina, radical members gathered with conviction and determination etched upon their faces as they fought for justice amidst a divided nation. Similarly, women eagerly listened at Maine State Legislature's doorsteps in 1920 when suffrage hung delicately in balance. Legislative power knows no bounds or borders; it transcends continents and cultures alike. The domes of Buenos Aires city peering from Guemes Gallery offer a glimpse into Argentina's vibrant political landscape while Idaho State Capitol echoes with voices representing Boise's aspirations. Through triumphs and tribulations alike, legislature remains an emblematic force driving progress forward and has witnessed historical milestones like "Retablissement du culte catholique" marking France’s religious freedom resurgence after turbulent times or Daniel Shays' rebellion challenging Massachusetts' economic disparities.