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A dramatization of the representatives of the 13 colonies voting on a resolution to approve a declaration of independence from the British Crown
Excerpts from a letter from John Adams to his wife dated July 3, 1776, the evening before that fateful vote:
Had a declaration of independence been made seven [...]
We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That [...]
Neda, the young and beautiful freedom-loving Iranian student was slain in cold-blood by the current Islamic regime in Iran. Almost instantly, Neda became, not only the divine call of the Iranian uprising, but, she symbolized the call for liberty around the globe. Here’s the video of [...]
There’s nothing quite like an electric violin, made from that all-American icon, the baseball bat.
And for Raven, some more American icons:
Ooooo-rah!
As we continue to celebrate America's Independence, please note Meet the New Press radio is taking the weekend off. Really, as much as we think we're worth a couple of hours of your time every Saturday, who wants to spend Independence weekend near the radio when there's [...]
The Declaration of Independence: A Transcription
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume [...]
Here's where you can learn a little more about Josiah Bartlett.
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal [...]
