America’s got a big anniversary coming up this year, its 250th - and if countries had birth certificates, the US Declaration of Independence would be theirs. It’s one of the most famous documents in the world and it’s incredibly important to the way the United States of America - arguably the most powerful nation in the world - acts and elects its leaders. So as the US gears up to celebrate its big day, in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take you through what’s planned, how the Declaration of Independence ties in, and why it’s so important…

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Reading:  This article by NBC News that’s helpful for anyone wanting to read more about the 2 party planners: America250 v Freedom 250…

Watching: We mentioned the movie National Treasure - it’s a fun way to get a handle on some of the history/importance of the Declaration of Independence. It stars Nicolas Cage and Diane Kruger, and you can find it on Disney+

Reading: And this piece in the New York Times is from the paper’s writers about what they believe is worth celebrating…

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