Jefferson's Draft and America's Promise | Venice Beach News

For America’s 250th birthday, the Library of Congress is unveiling Thomas Jefferson’s rare, annotated draft of the Declaration of Independence—complete with Franklin and Adams’ handwritten notes—on display for a full year. The exhibit, “The Declaration’s Promise: A Revolutionary Idea,” dives into the document’s enduring phrases like “created equal” and “pursuit of happiness,” pairing them with historic artifacts from the first American Bible to Hamilton’s music. It traces how the Declaration fueled movements for women’s rights and abolition, and how Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address echoed its ideals. The exhibit reminds us that America’s promise rests on shared values—not bloodlines—and urges us to keep fighting to fulfill them. You can experience it online if you can’t visit D.C. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/626d213bf080b018