When America Declared Itself
The article reviews Michael Auslin's book on the Declaration of Independence as America approaches its 250th anniversary. It discusses the historical significance of July 2 and July 4, 1776, and how the Declaration has been interpreted over time. Auslin's work aims to provide a comprehensive narrative of the Declaration's impact and its enduring relevance in American identity.
- ▪The Continental Congress approved the resolution for independence on July 2, 1776.
- ▪John Adams initially believed July 2 would be celebrated as the nation's independence day.
- ▪Michael Auslin's book explores the Declaration's journey and its interpretations over the past 250 years.
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| Original publisher | Freebeacon |
| Canonical URL | https://freebeacon.com/culture/when-america-declared-itself/ |
| Publication time | Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:02:08 +0000 |
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Culture When America Declared Itself REVIEW: ‘National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America’ by Michael Auslin Wilfred M. McClay June 7, 2026 image/svg+xml .st0{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} .st1{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} The celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary is now very nearly upon us, as the signal date of July 4th approaches.
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