Declarations of Independence: Who Are The People?

Declarations of Independence: Who Are The People? is an interdisciplinary, daylong public program that will highlight the scholarship, creative production and teaching of UIC’s faculty and graduate students as we grapple with the myriad meanings of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Many consider this event and the subsequent revolution defining moments for the creation of the United States, an expression of the nation’s democratic ideals and a model for revolutionary movements around the world. For the 250th anniversary, UIC’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host notable historians, legal scholars and political theorists to join our colleagues in robust conversations about who constitutes the nation and the state of Illinois, and how freedom has been understood and experienced since the 18th century. The symposium will also feature interactive activities and opportunities for students and community members to contribute to the discussion.

This event is part of Illinois America 250, “an inclusive, statewide commemoration that uplifts local stories, places and programs, builds pride and showcases how Illinoisians bring the ideals of Declaration of Independence to life.”

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