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Historic room setup with wooden chairs and tables displaying old books, representing the Declaration of Independence event at Main Library.

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The Declaration of Independence
2026-07-01 18:30:00 2026-07-01 20:00:00 America/New_York The Declaration of Independence On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, severing ties with Great Britain and outlining the philosophical principles of a new nation... Main Library - Auditorium

Wednesday, July 01
6:30pm - 8:00pm

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On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, severing ties with Great Britain and outlining the philosophical principles of a new nation...

...including equality and the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Todd Estes, Professor of History, Oakland University takes us back 250 years to this pivotal turning point in American history.

TAGS: | Lecture | History |

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