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Do You Agree with the Central Message of the Declaration of Independence? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:00:53 +0000

The Fourth of July is about more than just fireworks and hot dogs. When our Founding Fathers got together on that fateful day in 1776 to ratify the Declaration of Independence they were forwarding some ideas about government and democracy that were pretty radical at the time. One of the central tenants of the Declaration [...]

This Day in History for July 8 – Liberty Bell Rings and More

Amory Gritta — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:00:05 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1776 – The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence happens in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after which the Liberty Bell is rung (More info)

1777 – Vermont becomes the first colony to abolish slavery (More info)

This Day in History for July 4 – Declaration of Independence Signed and More

Amory Gritta — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:30:01 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1776 – The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress (More info)

1886 – The people of France offer the Statue of Liberty to the people of the United States (More info)