The Arizona Republic reads the Declaration of Independence

This year, Americans will choose their next president and many
other lawmakers, and decide which initiatives to enshrine in local
law. It's a practice made possible by rebels of the British Crown
more than two centuries ago. Since then, America has evolved
dramatically, and the stage is set for history to be made once more
this November. However, instead of looking ahead, we are looking
back at the start of it all. On July 4, 1776, 56 men signed a
document declaring 13 British colonies as one United States of
America. By this charter, they formed a new country - one free from
a distant king's rule. The Declaration of Independence
showcased the rights and beliefs of the new country. It was a
written record of what America would stand for and was signed by
the nation’s founding fathers. To honor the country’s 248th
birthday, The Gaggle presents a reading of the Declaration of
Independence.  Here to read the country’s founding document
are reporters and other staff members at The Arizona Republic.
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