On the 4th of July, read the Declaration of Independence
Here in Baltimore, we're lucky to be surrounded with historic reminders of the Declaration of Independence, including the Washington's National Archives and Philadelphia's Independence Hall. The Archives offers a place to read the Declaration and learn about its history -- in person or online.
It may be too late to get to the Archives building for today's 10 a.m. reading of the document that gave us this stirring phrase: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
But there's still plenty of time to celebrate. The Archives will have extended hours through Monday. And on Thursday, Independence Hall will mark the 234th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, with a recreation of the event.
Have a happy 4th of July!
Comments
Today, July 4th. 2010, I thank God for the wisdom that our Founding Fathers had in drafting such a beautifull document. I love my country not only yesterday, but todayr and tomorow, for the rest of my life. GOD BLESS AMERICA ! "my home sweet home".
Posted by: Tony Serrano | July 4, 2010 9:18 AM
Founders planed out the road to this great country . We have the responsability to stay that.
Posted by: Martha | July 4, 2010 9:53 AM
For years our family has sat down on 4 July and read the Declaration of Independence together no matter where we are. we take turns, passing the text around and everyone present must read at least one line/clause/sentence. Anyone who is celebrating with us also reads. We have had British friends read, we have while on the North Sea and in Centeral America. No matter where we are, we continue this tradition.
Posted by: Anam Cara | July 4, 2010 12:05 PM
God Bless America!
Posted by: NotableM | July 4, 2010 2:29 PM
Nice article. Its nice to reread the Declaration on a beautiful day like today. God bless everyone.
Posted by: David | July 4, 2010 9:37 PM
Happy birthday U.S.A.
Posted by: Tech | July 4, 2010 11:05 PM