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Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom

Welcome to the Declaration Center!

Welcome to The Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom!  The Declaration Center supports the UM Freedom Studies minor, features public events, offers student scholarships, and sponsors faculty research.  Please explore this webpage, … Read more

Flags in the yard on campus outside of the Student Union

Freedom Studies Scholars

Overhead shot of books

Reading Group

Image of the Declaration of Independence (source: US National Archives)

Educational Resources

Top News

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