What you might not know about the Declaration of Independence - Kenneth C. Davis
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The Fourth of July is a time for firing up the grill and fireworks. But historian Kenneth C. Davis says Americans celebrate it on the wrong day. It's Independence Day trivia, with host Michel Martin.
Here is an extended blog series on whatever became of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Here are more places to learn about the Declaration of Independence:
The Charters of Freedom at the National Archives
Primary Documents from the Library of Congress
Independence National Historical Park-Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The song used in this lesson can be found here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/New_York_Milita...

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TED-Ed Original lessons feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. Are you an educator or animator interested in creating a TED-Ed original? Nominate yourself here »
Meet The Creators
- Educator Kenneth C. Davis
- Animator Henry Chung, Mark Storer, Noel Wong, Alexandra Kogl, Mike Field
- Artist Ieuan Protheroe
- Narrator Kenneth C. Davis