Smithsonian Magazine

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence Was Breaking News. Here’s How the Founding Document Reached the American Public

A new book by historian Emily Sneff records the journeys of the Declaration's first printed copies, tracking their reception ...

Rare printings of Declaration of Independence now on display in Philadelphia

The American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia has a new exhibit showcasing rare printings of the Declaration of ...
WTAP

Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

A public reading of the entire text of two foundation documents of the United States of America; The Declaration of ...

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

A crowd gathered along the waterfront in New York City in the summer of 1776. The scene they witnessed was terrifying. The ...

Here’s your chance to view National Archives documents about the founding of the US in LA

In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary this year, a traveling exhibition featuring several original documents from the ...

From grievances to government. What the Declaration set in motion

The Declaration of Independence, approved July 4, 1776, dissolved ties with Great Britain. Learn why it still matters.
WHDH 7News

Original printings of the Declaration of Independence on display at Boston Public Library as part of ‘Declarations: Printing a New Nation’ exhibition

The Boston Public Library (BPL) is now presenting “Declarations: Printing a New Nation,” a new exhibition that opened ...
Opinion
The White HouseOpinion

America 250: Presidential Message on the Birthday of Thomas Jefferson

Today we celebrate the birthday of Thomas Jefferson—a true American visionary, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and one of the ...
VietnamPlus

Vietnam, Slovakia issue joint statement on establishment of strategic partnership

The Strategic Partnership aims to elevate bilateral relations to a new level, strengthen existing cooperation mechanisms, and explore new avenues for deepening cooperation, both bilaterally and ...
The White House

The Story of America

The White House Task Force 250 has partnered with Hillsdale College to create a video series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence. It highlights the stories of the crucial people, ...