Overview
Explore the storied links between Independence Hall and the American Presidency
Few buildings mean more to American history than Independence Hall. Held sacred for its association with the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, the Hall’s symbolism has attracted many US presidents wishing to address national concerns. Thomas Jefferson encouraged its use as a repository for some of the items collected during the Lewis and Clark expedition. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln insisted on speaking at Independence Hall despite knowing of threats to assassinate him on his journey to Washington DC, and in his bicentennial remarks, Gerald R. Ford used the hall to argue for an inclusive nation where all Americans could prosper.
Drawing out the historical context and substance of presidential actions, historian Zachary M. Matusheski reveals new insights into how presidential associations with the famed building shaped the meaning of freedom and citizenship.
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