For the 4th of July — The History of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 4, 2018 at 7:00 am

John Trumbell, Signing of the Declaration of Independence, hanging in the US Capitol

Enjoy the parades, picnics, and fireworks, but take time today to remember what it is we are celebrating — the first time in history a country was founded of, by, and for the people.

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