The Fourth of July and “1776”

Update: 2022-07-02

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Some reflections on July 4, its historical significance and its changing meaning yesterday and today in American culture.

The Declaration of Independence, painted by John Trumbull

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The Declaration of Independence, painted by John Trumbull

The Fourth of July and “1776”

Rick Reiman

The Fourth of July and “1776”