The Declaration of Independence came hot off the press in Philadelphia on July 5th, 1776. From that point, people in the city had front row seats to history. They read, shared, translated, and listened to the words of the Declaration in the streets and squares, in the taverns and coffeehouses, and in their own homes, throughout the city. These newly minted Americans interpreted the words of the Declaration in their own way.

Guests

• Emily Sneff, historian of early America, leading expert on the Declaration of Independence, author of When the Declaration of Independence was News, consulting curator for exhibits at the Museum of the American Revolution and Historic Trappe

Things To Do

• Check out the Episode 31 Companion Blog for a full list of resources and images.
• See some of the documents mentioned in this episode at the Museum of the American Revolution: The Declaration’s Journey, until January 2027
• And at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History: The First Salute: An Untold Story of the American Revolution
• Register to print your own copy of the Declaration of Independence at the Common Press.
• Experience the colonial printing process at the Franklin Court Printing Press.
• Do some of your own research at the Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia.

Credits

This episode was mixed by Carolina Duque, audio engineer. Music arranged by Steve Sechi for Funk Soul Productions.

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