Independence Hall
ebook ∣ The History of an American Icon · American Places
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"Hart's writing is brisk and smooth . . . [and] entertaining episodes fill the book."—First Things
The surprising story of how an ordinary building became—finally—a chief symbol of the American Founding and its political ideals.
Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, is today a beloved American shrine and an international symbol of political liberty. Yet it was not always so. In Independence Hall: The History of an American Icon, one of our most accomplished and provocative historians unspools the surprising story of Independence Hall's origins, varied uses, and ultimate rise to national-landmark status.
D. G. Hart, a Philadelphia native, has an eye for the fascinating and incongruous. He tells not only the stories surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the framing of the Constitution. He also reveals:
Written for the general reader, everyone interested in our national story will find this quintessentially American history eye-opening and entertaining.