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The Spirit of American Freedom

The Spirit of American Freedom
“The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776,” circa 1792, by John Trumbull. Oil on canvas, 20.9 inches by 31 inches. Trumbull Collection to 1832. Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn. Public Domain
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Every Independence Day, we gather as a nation to celebrate a momentous day in history when 56 brave men from 13 colonies gathered in Philadelphia to sign our Declaration of Independence.

Callista Louise Gingrich is a businesswoman, author, documentary film producer, and diplomat who served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See from 2017 to 2021.