NPR Reflects on Declaration of Independence 250 Years Later

NPR examines the legacy of the Second Continental Congress and the Declaration of Independence 250 years after its creation, questioning if today's lawmakers uphold the founders' ideals.

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The Second Continental Congress wrote the Declaration. Is Congress today living up?

The Second Continental Congress produced the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago, and its legacy can be seen in the Congress we know today. But are lawmakers living up to the founders' ideals?

By Sam Gringlas

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The Second Continental Congress wrote the Declaration. Is Congress today living up?

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