We the People: An initiative from NEH

Strengthening the teaching, learning, and understanding of American history and culture.

We the People, NEH, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20506, 202-606-8474, wethepeople@neh.gov

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NEH awards We the People Bookshelf on "A More Perfect Union" to 4,000 libraries. (April 13, 2010)
NEH, ALA announce 7th annual “We the People” Bookshelf grant opportunity (September 8, 2009)
Chronicling America reaches milestone: one million pages of historical newspapers online (June 16, 2009)
4,000 libraries receive We the People Bookshelf on “Picturing America” (April 6, 2009)

Programs for the general public
When and where to enjoy exhibitions
Prize-winning books
Notable U.S. history books written and published with NEH support
Learning History Online
EDSITEment features more than 200 lesson plans for teachers of American literature and history.