Amid contention, criticism, and compromise, a divided nation had to present a unified front. It came at a cost.
How the Declaration of Independence inspired the world despite Jefferson’s contradictions on slavery
Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Historian Andrew Davenport arrived at Monticello with an extraordinary ...
Every July 4, America sparkles – from coast to capital – with fireworks, parades, and backyard BBQs. Cities, towns, and neighborhoods across the United States burst into color, sound, and celebration.
A new exhibition in Lower Manhattan is offering visitors a chance to stand face-to-face with the documents that shaped the United States. At South Street Seaport Museum, the exhibition “The Promise of ...
The main objectives of the Declaration of Independence were to announce a cause of action and formally justify the Continental Congress’s July 2, 1776, decision to separate from Great Britain. The ...
You might imagine the Declaration of Independence as a piece of parchment under glass, but in 1776, it was breaking news.
Philadelphia honors the Declaration of Independence with an exhibit showcasing rare artifacts and historical insights as the ...
How many times have we heard those words? In 2007, The Washington Post published an article by Gene Weingarten called “Pearls Before Breakfast.” In it, he chronicles an experiment by the newspaper, in ...
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