United States Documents of Freedom

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US Constitution

Summary

This blog post highlights the challenges of accessing high-resolution US Government archive documents, which are often too large for practical web use or too small to read clearly. The author offers optimized, web-friendly versions of key historical documents like the US Constitution and Declaration of Independence, presented in actual size for easy reading. Users can click thumbnails to view enhanced, readable versions unavailable elsewhere online.

While high-resolution images are availble at US Government archives, they are very large files (8-16MB each), hard to use because of their size, and are at print resolution of 300 dpi which is wasted in simply viewing. 

Some sites have shrunken images that are nearly impossible to read. 

What is presented here are actual size (or nearly so) images at web resolution enhanced for reading. 

Simply click on the thumbnail of where you wish to begin.
These are the only web images of these Documents of Freedom design for reading which are presented in actual size!

Key Points

  • High-resolution images from US Government archives are large (8-16MB each) and not optimized for web viewing.
  • Existing shrunken images on some sites are often unreadable.
  • This site offers enhanced, web-resolution images designed for actual-size reading.
  • Users can click on thumbnails to view documents at their intended size.
  • These are the only web images of Documents of Freedom presented in actual size for reading.
  • Available documents include The US Constitution (Pages 1, 3, 4), The Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence (both parchment and Wm. J. Stone Engraving versions).

Quiz

UNITED STATES Documents of Freedom Quiz

How can you begin viewing the images on the site?
What is unique about the web images of the Documents of Freedom?
What is special about the images presented here?
What is the purpose of the enhanced images on the site?
What is the resolution of the high-resolution images available at US Government archives?
What is the size range of the high-resolution images?
What is the main issue with the shrunken images on some sites?
Why are the high-resolution images hard to use?
What is the source of the Declaration Of Independence image?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a document available on the site?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Why are the high-resolution images from US Government archives difficult to use?
A:The high-resolution images from US Government archives are very large files (8-16MB each), making them hard to use due to their size. Additionally, they are at a print resolution of 300 dpi, which is unnecessary for simple viewing purposes.
Q:What is the advantage of the images presented on this site compared to other sites?
A:The images on this site are presented in actual size (or nearly so) at web resolution and are enhanced for reading. Unlike other sites that offer shrunken images that are hard to read, these images are designed specifically for readability.
Q:How can I view the documents on this site?
A:Simply click on the thumbnail of the document where you wish to begin viewing. The images are presented in actual size for optimal readability.
Q:What types of documents are available on this site?
A:The site offers web images of important historical documents such as The US Constitution (Page 1, Page 3, Page 4), The Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence on Parchment, and the Declaration of Independence from the Wm. J. Stone Engraving.
Q:Are these the only web images of these documents designed for reading in actual size?
A:Yes, these are the only web images of these Documents of Freedom that are presented in actual size and specifically designed for reading.
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Edward Savey

Edward Savey holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Public Administration with a focus on constitutional law from Georgetown University. He launched constitutionUS.com as its editor, striving to make complex constitutional topics accessible to the public.

One Response

  1. who do you contact when a financial poor citizen constitutional right been violated in the state of Texas. This person has been incarnated for months and his public defender has only talked to him once and advised him to take whatever they give him. His family cannot afford a paid lawyer. Somebody please help!!!!

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