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July 4, 1776 — US Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 1776, Thomas Jefferson and the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. 'All men are created equal' — these words changed world history and inspired dozens of revolutions and constitutions.
History
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1776 on the dollar bill
On the one-dollar bill, at the base of the pyramid, the year 1776 is inscribed in Roman numerals (MDCCLXXVI). The Masonic symbolism of the bill — the all-seeing eye and unfinished pyramid — has generated countless conspiracy theories.
Numerology
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Musical 'Hamilton' — 1776 in rap
Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical 'Hamilton' (2015) tells the story of America's Founding Fathers through rap and hip-hop. It became a cultural phenomenon, won 11 Tony Awards and made the history of 1776 accessible to a new generation.
Culture