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Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence

On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to declare independence from Great Britain. Two days later, delegates in Philadelphia finalized a document designed to announce and explain that act to readers in America and Europe.

WhenSun, Nov 15, 2026 → Mon, Nov 16, 2026
WhereRegenstein Library
Regenstein Library, The Special Collections Research Center
PriceFree
SourceUniversity of Chicago Events ↗

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