United States

389 books

In 1507, German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller produced a world map on which he named the lands of the Western Hemisphere "America" after Italian explorer and cartographer Amerigo Vespucci. The former British colonies first used the country's modern name in the Declaration of Independence, the "unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America" adopted by the "Representatives of the united States of America" on July 4, 1776. The current name was finalized on November 15, 1777, when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, which states, "The Stile of this Confederacy shall be 'The United States of America.'" The short form the United States is also standard. Other common forms include the U.S., the USA, and America. Colloquial names include the U.S. of A. and the States. Columbia, a once popular name for the United States, was derived from Christopher Columbus. It appears in the name "District of Columbia".
May 1, 2012
Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 200

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 200

May 1, 2012
Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 258

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 258

May 1, 2012
Cover of The Federal and State Constitutions, Colonial Charters, and Other Organic Laws of the State, Territories, and Colonies Now or Heretofore Forming the U

The Federal and State Constitutions, Colonial Charters, and Other Organic Laws of the State, Territories, and Colonies Now or Heretofore Forming the U

May 1, 2012
Cover of American Negligence Reports

American Negligence Reports

May 1, 2012
Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 117

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 117

May 1, 2012
Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 151

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 151

May 1, 2012
Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 107

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 107

May 1, 2012
Cover of Laws Relating to National Prohibition Enforcement; With Questions and Answers Based on Titles I and II of the Prohibition Act of October 28, 1919

Laws Relating to National Prohibition Enforcement; With Questions and Answers Based on Titles I and II of the Prohibition Act of October 28, 1919

May 1, 2012
Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 173

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 173

May 1, 2012
Cover of The U.S. Excise Tax Law; An ACT to Provide Internal Revenue to Support the Government, to Pay Interest on the Public Debt, and for Other Purposes. Pas

The U.S. Excise Tax Law; An ACT to Provide Internal Revenue to Support the Government, to Pay Interest on the Public Debt, and for Other Purposes. Pas

Apr 13, 2012
Cover of Indian Affairs

Indian Affairs

Apr 10, 2012
Cover of The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence

Apr 6, 2012
Cover of Laws Governing Marine Inspection...

Laws Governing Marine Inspection...

Mar 30, 2012
Cover of Flathead Indian Reservation

Flathead Indian Reservation

Mar 30, 2012
Cover of Federal Statutes Annotated

Federal Statutes Annotated

Mar 29, 2012
Cover of Federal Equity Procedure

Federal Equity Procedure

Mar 27, 2012
Cover of Report of the U. S. Tariff Commission Upon the Revision of the Customs Administrative Laws...

Report of the U. S. Tariff Commission Upon the Revision of the Customs Administrative Laws...

Mar 20, 2012
Cover of Tratado De Paz, Amistad, Límites Y Arreglo Definitivo Entre La República Mexicana Y Los Estados-unidos De [américa

Tratado De Paz, Amistad, Límites Y Arreglo Definitivo Entre La República Mexicana Y Los Estados-unidos De [américa

Mar 20, 2012
Cover of Publications of National Monetary Commission, Volume 9, Issue 1...

Publications of National Monetary Commission, Volume 9, Issue 1...

Mar 19, 2012
Cover of State Laws and Regulations Pertaining to Public Health...

State Laws and Regulations Pertaining to Public Health...

Mar 15, 2012
Cover of The Shipping ACT and Merchant Marine ACT, 1920, Suits in Admiralty ACT, Emergency Shipping Legislation and Other Laws, Proclamations and Executive Orders Relating to the Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation

The Shipping ACT and Merchant Marine ACT, 1920, Suits in Admiralty ACT, Emergency Shipping Legislation and Other Laws, Proclamations and Executive Orders Relating to the Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation

Mar 14, 2012
Cover of The Public Statutes at Large of the United States of America, Volume 8

The Public Statutes at Large of the United States of America, Volume 8

Mar 14, 2012
Cover of Public and Private Laws of the U.S

Public and Private Laws of the U.S

Mar 14, 2012
Cover of Tariff Act of 1922

Tariff Act of 1922