The United States Semiquincentennial Commission was established by Congress in 2016 to lead the nationwide 250th anniversary commemoration of the country’s founding and Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Find out more about celebrations and initiatives happening across the country at America 250. Explore print and electronic resources about the history of the United States at CSN Libraries and checkout noteworthy items listed below.
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Title: Declaration: The Story of American Independence Author: Robert P. Watson Location: Charleston Campus Library Call Number E221.W38 2026 Summary: Reconstructs lesser-known details of the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and provides a timeline of key events. |
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Title: America, Empire of Liberty: A New History of the United States Author: David Reynolds Location: ProQuest Ebook Central Summary: Covers U.S. history from 1776 through the election of Barack Obama. |
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Title: The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America’s Story Author: Kermit Roosevelt Location: North Las Vegas Campus Library Call Number KF4541.R66 2022 Summary: Questions the standard story of America underpinned by the Declaration of Independence. |
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Title: The Annotated U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence Author: Jack N. Rakove Location: Henderson Campus Library Call Number KF4527.A56 2012 Summary: Includes the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and amendments to the Constitution. |
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Title: A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic & Civil Conversations Across America Producer: PBC Location: Films on Demand database Summary: A conversation on democracy and civics with Ken Burns and Jeffrey Rosen recorded at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. |
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Title: Republicans and Federalists: The History of the United States, 2nd Edition Producer: The Great Courses Location: Kanopy database Summary: Video that looks at the formation of political parties in the new republic. |