Amid contention, criticism, and compromise, a divided nation had to present a unified front. It came at a cost.
The Declaration of Independence isn’t just a philosophical breakup letter. It was a strategic move to secure vital support ...
Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Historian Andrew Davenport arrived at Monticello with an extraordinary ...
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 ...
Philadelphia honors the Declaration of Independence with an exhibit showcasing rare artifacts and historical insights as the ...
You might imagine the Declaration of Independence as a piece of parchment under glass, but in 1776, it was breaking news.
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 ...