Travel to Philadelphia in 1776 and discover how Thomas Jefferson and the Committee of Five drafted the Declaration of Independence.

If you were helping write the Declaration of Independence, which idea would be most important to include? Open the Spotify app and share your response.

In this episode of Randall’s Time Machine, we travel back to May 15, 1776, as Virginia takes a bold step toward independence. Inside the Virginia Convention, leaders debate whether the colonies should remain connected to Great Britain or fight for a new future. Featuring Patrick Henry’s famous words and the events that helped lead to the Declaration of Independence, this episode explores the moment the dream of a new nation began to take shape.

Do you think the colonies would have declared independence as quickly if Virginia had not pushed Congress forward? Open the Spotify app and share your response.

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Travel back in time with Randall’s Time Machine for a special Memorial Day episode. Discover how Memorial Day began after the Civil War and learn why Americans continue to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives serving our country.

Why do you think remembering history is important today?Open the Spotify app and share your response.

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