In Part V of the American Originals series, the National Archives exhibits some of our nation's most compelling and significant documents. Documents on display include the Official Voting Journal of the 1787 Constitutional Convention, Thomas Edison's 1879 application for a patent for the electric light and a 1917 letter from Leon Trotsky that officially announced the establishment of the Soviet regime. 2001CitySearch Inc. All rights reserved. Perly Inc. The textual, graphic, audio, and audiovisual material in this site is protected by United States copyright law and international treaties. You may not copy, distribute, or use these materials except as necessary for your personal, non-commercial use.
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