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Professor of History, University of South Carolina

The first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston, July 18, 1776. Tichnor Brothers Collection, Boston Public Library via Digital Commonwealth

October 6, 2021

As American independence rang, a sweeping lockdown and mass inoculations fought off a smallpox outbreak

Woody Holton, University of South Carolina

In the summer of 1776, Boston offered smallpox inoculation to everyone and required those who declined to leave town or stay in their homes.

Fireworks shows commonly celebrate the nation’s birthday. Pete Saloutos via Getty Images

June 22, 2022

The Declaration of Independence wasn’t really complaining about King George, and 5 other surprising facts for July Fourth

Woody Holton, University of South Carolina

A scholar of early US history celebrates the country’s birthday with six under-appreciated ideas about the founding document.

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