From fireworks to sparklers to lawn darts, America's Independence Day provides an opportunity to look back to build understanding of how and why the American colonies broke away from the British mother country.

After centuries of colony-building and decades of disagreement with the behaviour of King George, the Second Continental Congress declared in July of 1776 that the thirteen colonies "are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States", breaking free and establishing a new nation, conceived in Liberty.

Harry and Rafe break down the Declaration of Independence, translating the rich and flowery language of the past to a lexicon more suited to our time, helping us to understand what the document says and what it means for our time.

Enjoy your Independence Day!!!

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