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learn about the declaration of independence

The Library of Congress is a remarkable repository of information, especially on matters of our country's history. Use this site to learn about the Declaration of Independence and its importance to the creation and foundations of our great nation!
The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The guide on this link provides access to digital materials at the Library of Congress, links to related external websites, and a print bibliography.
LoC Guide to the Declaration
The National Archives is another great place to learn about the Declaration of Independence! 
The Declaration of Independence states the principles on which our government, and our identity as Americans, are based. Unlike the other founding documents, the Declaration of Independence is not legally binding, but it is powerful. Abraham Lincoln called it “a rebuke and a stumbling-block to tyranny and oppression.” It continues to inspire people around the world to fight for freedom and equality.
For more information about the Declaration and the other documents in the Charters of Freedom, follow this link below. 
National Archives' Declaration Resources
Thomas Jefferson is considered the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, although Jefferson's draft went through a process of revision by his fellow committee members and the Second Continental Congress.
Thomas Jefferson's Estate and Museum
George Washington – first American president, commander of the Continental Army, president of the Constitutional Convention, and farmer. Through these roles, Washington exemplified character and leadership.
George Washington's Estate and Museum
Learn more about the creation of the Declaration of Independence, its historical importance, and the founders who helped create it on Britannica's Resource page.
Britannica's Resource Page

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Are you ready to test your knowledge? Join OPL as we play a trivia game together! If you'd like to play in-person, join us on Wednesday, June 30 at 12:00! (Hint....Skybear Confections will be providing some fun prizes!)

If you'd rather play online, follow the link below for a fun quiz made by library staff just for the occasion!

Declaration Trivia
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