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Founding Fathers defied British king and proposed government of people

The Founding Fathers: Why their radical beliefs continue to shape AmericaThe radicalism of our Founding Fathers

CBS News reported on the radical beliefs of Founding Fathers like Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin who defied King George III and proposed a government of the people in 18th-century America.

The organization explored how their fight for equality continues to shape modern democratic values. This matters today as their legacy influences ongoing debates about liberty and government accountability.

  • The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, marking America's formal separation from Britain.
  • Benjamin Franklin was the only Founding Father to sign all four founding documents: the Declaration, Constitution, Treaty of Paris, and Treaty of Alliance.
  • The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia opened in 2017 to showcase artifacts from the Revolutionary War.
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