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
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.
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