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Episode 26
Independence Day • Introducing my wife Lisa • History & Fun Facts About July 4th.
Fun Q&A with Lisa and Ron and lots more!
Welcome Patriots!
This show was released on July 4, 2023, so what better time to discuss the history (and people) behind it. Lisa makes an appearance and we have a great discussion along with some fun and interesting facts about our Independence Day.
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Recommended Reading: (click on book for more details and/or to order)
Recommended Viewing:
This important document is read by Max McLean
Brad Meltzer's Decoded • Very interesting
The First Fourth of July - Liberty Kids
External Links - click to explore
Primary Documents • Declaration of Independence • Library of Congress
https://www.loc.gov/rr/program//bib/ourdocs/declarind.html
Independence Day • History Channel
https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th
History of Independence Day • PBS
https://www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth/history/history-independence-day/
The Very First Fourth of July • PBS
https://www.governing.com/context/the-very-first-fourth-of-july.html
Pictures, Portraits & More
Stored, under glass and guards, at the National Archives in Washington, DC
Photo of the many changes that took place after Thomas Jefferson presented his "final" copy.
There are many stories on why John Hancock signed so large. One being he wanted to ensure the King saw his name, the other is as the first signer, he wasn't sure what size to pick; like signing a birthday card at work, the last signer barely has room sometimes. :-)
Stored, under glass and guards, at the National Archives in Washington, DC