# US Historical Documents

> Offline archive of over 400 key U.S. historical documents with annotation features. (iPhone/iPad app by Workman Consulting LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-historical-documents/id891748525 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Workman Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/430118017)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-historical-documents/id891748525/reviews.md

## What is US Historical Documents?

This app contains over 400 of the most influential documents, laws, speeches, and court cases in U.S. history.  See the dramatic items which shaped our nation’s history in this extremely readable and convenient format.  

Sort the documents chronologically or by type of document and importance.
Search for words or phrases in all documents, or in specific documents.
Besides just reading documents, this app has many useful features, available on an easy-to-use graphical toolbar. Includes:
  -Add (and remove) notes anywhere in the document
  -Highlight useful words or phrases
  -Email any documents (including your notes)
  -Save your changes for later viewing
  -Remove customization and go back to "original" document

All documents are stored locally on your iPhone / iPad, for easy reference.  

Includes:
-U.S. Constitution
-Declaration of Independence
-Articles of Confederation
-Complete collection of the Anti-Federalist Papers
-Complete collection of the Federalist Papers
-Many more Colonial, pre-colonial, and founding fathers’ documents.
-Confederate Constitution
-Gettysburg Address
-Star Spangled Banner
-Important Federal Laws (including Federal Judiciary Act, Alien and Sedition Acts, Interstate Commerce Act , Lend-Lease Act , and many more)
-Important Speeches by Presidents and other leaders (including Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, Patrick Henry, Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, and more)
-Complete collection of every presidential inauguration speech
-Important Civil Rights milestones (including Emancipation Proclamation, Civil Rights Act and more)
-War documents (including Declaration of War in WWI and WWII, Surrender of Japan, Surrender of Germany, and more)
-Famous Court Cases (including Brown v. Board of Education, Marbury v. Madison, Miranda v. Arizona, District of Columbia v. Heller, and more)
-Treaties shaping our nation’s history (including Treaty of Paris, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Treaty of Fort Laramie, and more)
-Influential Executive Orders (Desegregation, Peace Corps, and more)
-MANY MORE DOCUMENTS!

## Key features

- Over 400 historical documents
- Offline document storage
- Searchable content
- Add notes and highlights
- Email documents
- Sort by date or type

## Chart rankings

- #187 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-historical-documents/id891748525/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Update Please

*2023-09-07*

I really enjoy the app and how it allows for organizing items of interest.  Only disappointment is the last update was 2 years ago.

### 5/5 — Great resource

*2022-01-08*

Although these documents are available from open sources, the app organizes them in a way that makes it easy to search for them and quickly display them. I don’t use it super often, but it’s the first place I look when I need one of the documents it includes.

One minor quibble is that the formatting makes for slow reading. It’s straight text, kinda jammed together. I suspect (don’t really  know) that it’s a result of the developer’s reliance on a database engine rather than on something like MS Word, which would allow for nicer formatting.

But that’s a small thing. I’ve had this app for many years throughout its updates, and always make sure it’s downloaded to any new iOS device I’ve upgraded to.

### 5/5 — Important US documents in one place

*2020-02-14*

Great way to learn US history. When I have a few minutes or just want a break. Beats spending time on social media. Want to set my adult and college-age children up with this. So happy to find this app!

### 1/5 — worthless App

*2018-10-04*

No way to find or look up anything. Try something simple like search for "Constitutional Amendments and it will come up with nothing? not worth a buck. I do wish the USA Manual would get sorted out and work again it was very helpful

**Developer response:** The search feature searches the actual text of the documents (or only the document titles if you prefer.)

### 5/5 — Great app

*2018-09-08*

Gets the job done. I love reading the 18th century documents when I’m bored.

### 5/5 — Wonderful Collection

*2018-02-12*

Pay no attention to the negative comment left by George Orr, who was apparently seeking something entirely different and then downgraded it for not meeting his expectations. I found it to supply a rich collection of documents fundamental to the formation and understanding of the United States.  Although the interface could be more made a bit flexible regarding things like font size and background, it is truly is a bargain for $.99.

### 5/5 — Great Collection

*2018-02-08*

These documents present a fascinating map of our U.S. history-even those that preceded the Revolutionary War but impacted our Constitution and Bill of Rights. If you only purchase this app to have a handy reference for the words to the Star Spangled Banner, it is a great value.

### 1/5 — Biased

*2017-04-25*

I have allready deleted this app.  It's direction is NOT neutral at all.  All I wanted was a list of documents and what they say.  This has a emphasis that I did not like.  The interface is not visually pleasing to me with lots of colors and directions to do other stuff with the app.  I just wanted a list.  This is not it.

**Developer response:** There is no bias to the app at all.  It includes documents which were influential to US History, and does not include any commentary on whether the documents are good, bad, or neutral.  It is a searchable list; users have the ability to make their own comments and highlights, but those are only in the that user's specific device, and not uploaded or shared with anyone.

### 5/5 — Outstanding

*2016-12-11*

This app lists in detail documents that I didn't know existed. For their next project I wish they would provide the Uniform Code of Military Justice along with rules of engagement for different areas of conflict. Thanks for the great app.

### 3/5 — Nice collection of docs

*2016-10-29*

Nice to have all the documents in one app. Searching them is hard. The search capabilities of the app are immature which lowers the usefulness of the app for me. For example, if your  looking at the list level where you only see the titles, then your only able to search the titles. Also, the search controls vanish every time you search. You have to press the search button each time to display the search contours and then press the search button on the search panel to move to the next hit.

**Developer response:** Please select the "Search only Document Titles" radio button in order to limit your search to only terms within the document titles.

## Frequently asked questions about US Historical Documents

### What historical documents are included in US Historical Documents?

US Historical Documents includes over 400 influential documents, laws, speeches, and court cases. Key items like the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers, and speeches by presidents and civil rights leaders are available.

### Can I use US Historical Documents offline?

Yes, all documents are stored locally on your iPhone or iPad, allowing for easy reference and access without an internet connection.

### How can I customize the documents in US Historical Documents?

You can add and remove notes anywhere within a document, highlight useful words or phrases, and save your changes for later viewing. You can also revert to the original document at any time.

### How do I search for specific information within US Historical Documents?

The app allows you to search for words or phrases across all documents or within specific documents, making it easy to find the information you need.

### What is the price of US Historical Documents?

US Historical Documents is a paid app, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features and content.

### What devices is US Historical Documents compatible with?

US Historical Documents is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The age rating for the app is 4+.

### How often is US Historical Documents updated?

The latest version of US Historical Documents is 1.2.7, and it was last updated on January 25, 2025. This indicates a commitment to maintaining and potentially expanding the app's content and functionality.

### Does US Historical Documents have ads?

No, US Historical Documents does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience for users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.7 — 2025-01-25

-Latest inauguration speech
-Recent court cases

### 1.2.4 — 2021-03-07

Added additional documents:
-latest inaugural address
-Thomas Paine's The American Crisis
Fixed edit bar spacing bug

### 1.2.3 — 2017-12-22

Added additional Documents:
-English Laws leading up to Declaration of Independence
-Constitution of the Iroquois Nations
-English earlier documents of rights
-Fixed Minor errors on existing titles

-Updated dates for categories to display correctly

### 1.2.2 — 2017-03-12

Added additional Documents:
-Donald Trump's Inauguration Speech
-Additional Oaths of Office

Fixed Minor errors on existing titles

### 1.2 — 2015-07-22

-Added additional documents (including Federal Convention Notes & Treaty of Tripoli)
-Added Dark View for different contrast option

Recent Updates:
-Added ability to search by document title as well as by document text
-fixed bug in "Add Notes" to document button.
-fixed bugs in "Search" text display

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