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'One of the greatest gifts' the Founding Fathers left behind
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as posted by the channelIn July of 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted to sever political ties with Great Britain and declare independence.
While the Declaration of Independence stated that "all men are created equal," the reality of the era did not reflect the words on paper.
Judy Woodruff discussed this and more with presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky and presidential biographer Ron Chernow during their recent conversation inside Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
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In JulySecond Continental CongressGreat BritainJudy WoodruffLindsay ChervinskyRon ChernowIndependence HallPhiladelphia Watch PBS News
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