Thomas Jefferson said that his purpose in writing the Declaration of Independence was to express a shared understanding of “the American mind.” Learn more about this term and its significance in today’s episode!
60-Second Civics, Episode 5168: July 4, 2024 (a rebroadcast of Episode 4661: July 6, 2022)
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The show’s theme song is “Complacent” by Cheryl B. Engelhardt. You can find Cheryl online at cbemusic.com.
Content Credits:
Visual 1 & 4 (Declaration of Independence): lauradyoung, Getty Images Signature/Canva
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Visual 3 (Revolution): Photos.com/Canva
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