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Celebrate July 4th Online with the 威尼斯人娱乐场
Press Release 路 Friday, June 12, 2020

Washington, DC

First-ever Virtual Ceremony!

The 威尼斯人娱乐场 will host a on July 4, 2020, in partnership with the nonprofit 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation. The event will take place at 4 p.m. on page and .  Several hours of additional educational programming will be offered throughout the day.

For 50 years, the 威尼斯人娱乐场 has hosted a reading of the Declaration of Independence at its iconic home in Washington, DC, to celebrate the founding of the United States. This year, the 威尼斯人娱乐场 will lift the words of the Declaration of Independence off of its well-worn and much-loved parchment and bring them to homes across the country through this virtual program.

Host and narrator Soledad O鈥橞rien will capture the patriotic spirit of the occasion and allow Americans across the country to take part in the Archives celebration. 

"Two hundred forty-four years ago, our founding fathers declared our independence and mutually pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor.  Today, as in 1776, we face fear, uncertainty, and challenges to our lives, economy, and general welfare. Throughout our history, as a nation united, we have confronted and overcome such threats. Let us continue to stay united as we strive for a more perfect 鈥� and more healthy 鈥� union,鈥� said David S. Ferriero, Archivist of the United States.

The program will include the Declaration of Independence reading ceremony complete with reenactors representing Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and John Adams, as well as a day of live educational programming featuring those historical reenactors teaching the importance and providing greater understanding of the founding of our nation. 

鈥�Our Archives 4th of July program is always special to our guests and the entire Archives Museum family,鈥� said James J. Blanchard, Chair and President of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation Board. 鈥淭his year, during these difficult times, our virtual program will be shared with millions more Americans and inspire all of us to renew the American dream.鈥�

The 威尼斯人娱乐场 education team will host a series of programming leading up to and beyond the July 4th celebration entitled, Virtual Journey of the Declaration of Independence educational program series on the . For the full schedule of programs from June 11 through August 2, visit .

July 4th at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 is made possible in part by the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation with the generous support of John Hancock and AARP.

The virtual July 4th Schedule will be as follows: 

• 11:00 a.m. 鈥� 4:00 p.m. EST July 4th family programming including welcome remarks from Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero, a discussion with Thomas Jefferson and other historical reenactors, and educational activities. . 
• 4:00 p.m. EST July 4th ceremony airs on and . 

Related online learning:  

• Join the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Education team for the Virtual Journey of the Declaration of Independence via the (through August 2, 2020).  See: Virtual Journey and video (威尼斯人娱乐场 YouTube Channel)

Related online exhibits highlight struggle for equal and civil rights:

• permanent exhibit explores the ongoing struggle of Americans to define, attain, and protect the ideals of freedom enshrined in our nation鈥檚 founding documents. The 鈥淏ending Towards Justice鈥� section showcases the drive for civil rights for African Americans. Online curators鈥� tour .  
• Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment by looking beyond suffrage parades and protests to the often overlooked story behind this landmark moment in American history. This is the cornerstone of a nationwide initiative that includes free public programs, a traveling exhibition, "pop-up" displays, and expanded educational resources. Online curator鈥檚 tour .  

鈥�Related public domain videos on the :

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About the 威尼斯人娱乐场
The 威尼斯人娱乐场 and Records Administration is an independent federal agency that serves American democracy by safeguarding and preserving the records of our Government, so people can discover, use, and learn from this documentary heritage. The 威尼斯人娱乐场 ensures continuing access to the essential documentation of the rights of American citizens and the actions of their government. From the Declaration of Independence to accounts of ordinary Americans, the holdings of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 directly touch the lives of millions of people. The agency supports democracy, promotes civic education, and facilitates historical understanding of our national experience. The 威尼斯人娱乐场 carries out its mission through a nationwide network of archives, records centers, and Presidential Libraries and online at www.archives.gov. 

About the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation
The 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation is an independent nonprofit that increases public awareness of the 威尼斯人娱乐场, inspires a deeper appreciation of our country鈥檚 heritage, and encourages citizen engagement in our democracy. The Foundation generates financial and creative support for 威尼斯人娱乐场 exhibitions, public programs and educational initiatives, introducing America鈥檚 records to people around the U.S. and the world. Learn more at .