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A replica image of The Bill of Rights, the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America, for a post about Independence Day. Image courtesy: https://loc.getarchive.net/media/a-bill-of-rights-as-provided-in-the-ten-original-amendments-to-the-constitution

Reclaiming Independence Day Spirit

Posted on July 1, 2025 by in General

Independence Day Spirit: Reclaiming and Living Our Founders’ Ideals Today Each year on July 4th, Americans come together to commemorate the day in 1776 when the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, commonly referred to as Independence Day. We celebrate with fireworks, parades, flags waving in the summer breeze, and cookouts that bring […]

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Bureau of Engraving and Printing engraved vignette of John Trumbull’s painting Declaration of Independence (c. 1818). Engraving by Frederick Girsch. Scanned from an original impression, part of a Treasury Department presentation album of portraits and vignettes (c. 1902), possibly presented to Lyman Gage. (Epson 10000XL scanner @2400dpi). For Independence Day 2024 Blog Post

Independence Day 2024: Celebrating the Foundations of Democracy

Posted on July 2, 2024 by in General

As we gather to celebrate Independence Day 2024, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the extraordinary principles that form the bedrock of our democracy. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States are not merely historical documents; they are the living framework of a great experiment in governance, where the rule […]

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