The DC Traveler

March 3rd, 2008

Monument Monday - A Monument to Free People

The Rotunda of the National Archives in Washington, DC houses probably the most important documents related to personal freedom, The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution along with the Bill of Rights are a monument to democracy, freedom, self-government and equality.

Drafted by Thomas Jefferson in June of 1776, The Declaration of Independence is […]

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February 6th, 2008

The Constitution Takes a Holiday

No, this is not the latest campaign attack on the Bush administration, it’s simply some housekeeping at The National Archives, in Washington, DC.
Due to some improvements being made to the protective case that holds the United States Constitution, the original document will not be on public view again until the end of February […]

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