Library of Congress Exhibition Explores Declaration of Independence's Legacy
The Library of Congress opened 'The Declaration’s Promise: A Revolutionary Idea' on July 3 in the David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery. The exhibition examines the Declaration of Independence's principles—self-government, natural rights, and equality—and their influence on American history over 250 years. It features Thomas Jefferson’s original rough draft of the Declaration, a rarely displayed treasure. The show runs through July 3, 2027.
Key facts
- Exhibition opened July 3 at Library of Congress
- Located in David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery
- Runs through July 3, 2027
- Features Thomas Jefferson's original rough draft of the Declaration of Independence
- Explores principles: self-government, natural rights, equality
- Covers impact from 1776 to present
- Begins with America's revolutionary moment
- Uses language from the Declaration's phrases
Entities
Institutions
- Library of Congress
- David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery
Locations
- Washington, D.C.
- United States