5 new quarters commemorate 250 years of American independence

While we’ve said goodbye to both the year 2025 and the penny, five new United States quarters will be finding their way into ...

Who are the Founding Fathers and Mothers of American Culture?

In 1776, the Founding Fathers of America signed the Declaration of Independence, embarking on a new experiment in how to build a nation. On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration ...
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Writings on the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution

Over the years, I have written various posts and articles on the American Revolution and the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. Some have obvious continuing relevance to such issues as ...
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Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, Vol. III

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The spiritual significance of Independence Day

Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teach that July 4, the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776, has spiritual as well as historical and political ...
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Every Individual Who Signed the Declaration of Independence

Most people know that the July 4th holiday celebrates the day the United States of America gained its Independence (the day is also referred to as Independence Day). This day was when the Declaration ...
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Declaration of Independence: History of American Self-Government

The film depicts the historical events leading to the Declaration of Independence by the thirteen American colonies in 1776. It highlights the colonists' struggle for self-governance, their resistance ...
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DistiNCtly Fayetteville's American Independence Trail

DistiNCtly Fayetteville’s trail series is a wonderful way to see the sights around the city. Last week, Up & Coming Weekly profiled the Paths, Plank Roads and Planes Trail. This week, we’ll delve into ...
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The Declaration and the American Political Conversation

Professor Paul Seaton observes in his book Public Philosophy and Patriotism that the Declaration is an American epic poem that speaks to the depths of our political soul: The Declaration makes clear ...
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Protecting the Declaration of Independence in our 250th year

July Fourth marked 249 years since the 13 American colonies rejected a British monarch and embraced freedom. But as we enter the first days of our 250th year on this Earth, it feels like we’re moving ...
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The Declaration of Independence & Birth of the United States

Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence and proclaims all men are created equal. Thomas Jefferson is tasked with writing a first draft of what will become the Declaration of ...