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"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of history" T-Shirt — Design close out

"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of history" T-Shirt — Design close out

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Save 25% on this discontinued design.

See instead our "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of history shirt" with text only.

Our exclusive design with our rallying cry, "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of history," surrounding an image of an eagle, shield, the seal of the United States, Lady Liberty with pole and cap, canon and canon balls, a cornucopia with tobacco leaves, and sheaves of grain.

The shirt: We’re offering your choice of fabrics and colors:
  • 100% cotton Made in the USA shirt in White — Grown, knitted, dyed, and sewn in the USA. 5.4 oz.  S - 3XL. See size chart.
  • Our standard 4.3 oz. Poly-Cotton shirt that gets rave reviews. Our softest shirt. It's also our thinnest and lightest. It is very high-quality and long-wearing, but it is thin and light. Lots of people love them, which you can see in the reviews, but if you judge t-shirt quality based on weight or thickness, do not get this one. Instead, get the 100% cotton shirt above. In Light blue heather and Red. S - 4XL. See size chart.

Comes with a hang tag that includes a photo of the wood carving on which the illustration is based and information on the elements that make up the carving.

This design can also be found in light red heather women's v-neck shirt. These are printed in dark blue with white stars.

The image is based on a wood carving in the collection of the Newport Historical Society in Newport, Rhode Island, where this carving is on display. The Society attributes the carving to Alexander Swasey (1820-1860), boat builder, and explains that it is made of mixed woods, paint, and gilt. It is used under license. 

A full color version of the print can also be found on a magnet and a sticker. A mug is under development. Sign up for The History List Insider to be notified when these are available.

Shipping

Free standard domestic shipping on orders of $75 or more

Just add items to your cart totaling $75 or more (before tax and after discounts), and the shipping fee will be removed. No discount code needed.

This applies to most items, including shirts, caps, sweatshirts, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, blankets, and other qualifying items.

For orders below $75

Flat-rate shipping: Regardless of the number of items you order, the shipping price for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, and button packs is $5.95.

For hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets, the shipping cost is $8.95. 

Our flat rate shipping means you can add two or more t-shirts, sweatshirts, or caps for no additional shipping charge.

Learn more about shipping here.

All original designs are copyrighted by The History List

All designs are copyrighted by The History List and the History Nerd text and design on t-shirts is a registered trademark. If you see a knock off, please let me know.

Made by America

Almost all of the new products we offer are designed by us and made in America and most of our Rare Finds were made in America.

Our original designs are based on our nation’s history and our love of American history. Read more about other things we've created, including The History List, History Camp, and The Pursuit of History, in addition to The History List Store.

All original designs are copyrighted by The History List.

Every product that is made in America states that in the product description and includes the "Made in U.S.A." graphic. There are a relatively small number of items where we’ve not been able to find a manufacturing partner here in the States, but we continue to look.  

Our nation’s history—Our original designs

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Sherry R.
History Tee

My son was very happy with this shirt and it fit very well

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Eamon F.
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of History Shirt

I love the History List and their entire catalog of clothing. As a US History teacher, I cherish the opportunity to wear these beautifully designed shirts to help engage with my students. They're pure quality and some of the best clothes I own. Plus, made in America is absolutely worth the price. I highly recommend for any history lovers!

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Tonia H.
Great quality

I ordered my husband the Pursuit of History tee for his birthday. This is the third shirt I’ve ordered and he loves them all. They are made of high quality material and resist fading in the wash. I will definitely be ordering more items from you guys. Thank you.

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robert w.

"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of history" T-Shirt

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Paul B.
Pursuit of history

Great softness, good fit

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Floyd R.
Life and Liberty T Shirt

Great shirt and idea. Will make a wonderful Christmas gift.

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Garrett F.
Super soft!!

I purchased this as a gift, and he loves it! He says its the softest shirt he's ever owned, and he loves the graphic too! I would definitely recommend! I'll have to place an order for myself just to own one of these super soft shirts!

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Jack B.
Exceeding Expectations

I received my Life, Liberty and Pursuit of History and I absolutely love it. It is very lightweight, durable and comfortable. Two of my fellow historians were really impressed by it and one asked for The History List link so he could check out the site. Keep up the good work Lee!!

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Sarah A.
Great shirt

Received my shirt. And I absolutely love it. Is very soft in the fit is good. And I love that it talks about my love history. Thank you for a great product

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Stefanie P.
Super Soft and Perfect Tee!

Love the super soft and comfy fit. Great graphic that displays my love for history,

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Alison G.
Great as always!

As always, History List shirts are great! Very soft and good quality.....and such a great design!

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Ted W.J.
Excellent T-Shirt!!

My T-shirt came to me as expected and in a timely manner. The fit was great. The fabric is nice and soft and airy, which is nice in the hot, humid Summer weather of Florida. And the message on the front causes people to stop and ask about it, which generally opens a conversation about our shared history in this country. Always a good thing. I am satisfied and well pleased with my purchase. I will definitely be buying some more items in the future. Thanks so much.

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Daniel M.
Great Site

Really like the tee shirts, very comfortable. Going to wear them when I go to Colonial Williamsburg this summer Idea for something else. Kennedy's 100th Birthday. Famous quote, ask not what your country can do for you.... or a pt 109 design Just a thought. MLK Jr 50th anniversary of assassination. I have a dream!!!

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Ruth V.
High quality T-shirt

Love the design and it's printed on high quality soft t-shirt fabric.

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Joe W.
This shirt is great!

Great design and very comfy. When I was incorrectly got the wrong color, I had the right color and shirt in my hands in a snap! Great customer service.

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john s.
Just Cool!

I have a master's degree in history and stumbled onto the History List website by accident. I was like a kid on a candy store. I bought the t shirt. First, it arrived in just a couple of days with a note from the owner thanking me for buying it. The shipping was quick and the personal touch was welcome. My daughter snatched the shirt away to wrap it as a Christmas present, so I haven't had a chance to wear it yet, but I am looking forward to it. I want all my friends to read it. I have absolutely no complaint about the shirt, the company, or how they handled my order. My only complaint is that I need a pay raise to buy all the things I want to get from the HistoryList.com.

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Pamela H.
Love, Liberty, and the Pursuit of....Cool History Shirts

I bought the Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of History shirt for my history major daughter. She loves its comfort and message. The History List consistently offers unique gear and offerings for history lovers.

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G M.
Looks great!

One of two shirts I bought the wife, she wears them so much, I may need more soon!

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Charles S.
Great service and support

The quality of the merchandise is fantastic. When a shirt we ordered arrived and was too small, Lee immediately shipped a new size with free shipping. Also, his personal notes and care of the customers is a refreshing change from most of the online world. We'll definitely be coming back.

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Sally C.
Life, liberty shirt

Love this shirt as much as my history nerd shirt. Comfortable fit and love wearing it proudly!!!!

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Jeri S.
Love it!

I knew I loved the tshirt design, but you can't tell from the picture that the shirt is incredibly SOFT and comfortable. The fit is true to size and it is sure to become one of your favorite tees.