National Archives celebrates Independence Day

July 4 is the National Archives' Super Bowl. The home of the original Declaration of Independence goes all out, with events including live readings of the...

July 4 is the National Archives’ Super Bowl. The home of the original Declaration of Independence goes all out, with events including live readings of the Declaration on the steps of the Archives. Huge crowds of spectators join in, shouting “Huzzah” and “Boo,” prompted at the appropriate moments by NARA employees. Watch the festivities here:

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