In this riveting episode of “Ok Now You Know,” Joe Garner takes us on a historical journey to July 1776, a defining moment in American history when the Declaration of Independence was born. Garner meticulously details the events leading to the Continental Congress’s decision to sever ties with Britain and explores the significance of the Declaration’s powerful assertions about human rights.

Delve into the intense deliberations that took place in Philadelphia as the Continental Congress gave the green light to independence on July 2, 1776, and how just two days later the Declaration of Independence was officially adopted. Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson, this seminal document set forth a vision of liberty and justice that has resonated through the ages. Garner emphasizes the underlying tensions in the colonies, from oppressive British taxation to forced accommodations for soldiers, and how these indignities fertilized the revolutionary spirit.

Helpful Links:

• Learn more about the Declaration of Independence on historical archives such as the National Archives.
• Additional reading on Thomas Jefferson and his role in drafting the Declaration can be found in biographies such as “American Sphinx” by Joseph J. Ellis.