Fourth of July celebrates Declaration of Independence, government
To many people, Independence Day is all about fireworks, barbecues and parades. But to others, the true meaning of the holiday goes much deeper.
Assistant History Professor Jennifer Green said her work gives her a broader understanding of the holiday.
“The holiday celebrates the Declaration of Independence,” she said.
July 2nd, 2008 at 4:13 pm
[...] a look at this declaration, and I’m not really sure about the whole deal. Modeled after the Declaration of Independence, it says “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all creatures are created equal, that [...]