The Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, proclaiming their freedom from Great Britain. We celebrate that day with fireworks and BBQs, but there's a deeper history to the men and women who crafted our nation's first beginnings. We talk with historians about the stories behind our country's independence.
Rebroadcast: The History of Independence Day
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