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Independence Daze: A History of July Fourth

Posted By llad On July 16, 2014 @ 9:51 pm In | Comments Disabled

From BackStory With The American History Guys

In this public radio program (52:00), U.S. historians Ed Ayers, Peter Onuf, and Brian Balogh explore the origins of July Fourth. They highlight the holiday’s beginnings, explore how the Declaration’s meaning has changed over time, and consider how the Declaration’s message of liberty and equality has been embraced.

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Listen to: Independence Daze: A History of July Fourth [1]

http://backstoryradio.org/shows/independence-daze/


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