The Declaration of Independence was America’s birth certificate, named as “the noblest, happiest page in mankind’s history.” Its influence has been explosive, galvanizing peoples throughout the world to assert their independence, inspiring civil rights movements, and sparking a recognition of individual rights.
Discover 13 facts you never knew about this world-changing document, and its missing draft, penned by Thomas Jefferson.
Presenter: Hon. Dennis J. Curran, Massachusetts Superior Court (Ret.)
Sponsored by the Westborough Historical Society