Historical Documents Tour: Celebrate America's 250th

0:00It's March 2nd, here's your Durham News in two minutes. Some of America's most cherished historical documents are embarking on a special nation-wide tour, starting Monday to celebrate the country's two, 150th anniversary. These treasures, normally locked away in secure vaults at the National Archives, include the 1783 Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War and the 1774 Articles of Association pushing for a British goods boycott. And by leaders like George Washington, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin, they've never traveled together before. The documents will fly aboard a Boeing 737 dubbed the Freedom Plane, making free public displays at local museums their first stops. Outside Washington. This move lets everyday people get up close with tangible pieces of founding history. Local enthusiasm is already huge, with schools booking spots for over 5,000 kids in Kansas City alone, the tour's kickoff spot at the National.

1:02World War I Museum and Memorial officials say it's sparking real excitement nationwide. From there, the plane heads to Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, Denver, Miami, Dearborn near Detroit, and Seattle, sharing items like a rare 18. 23 engraving of the Declaration of Independence and George Washington's 1778 oaths of allegiance. Meanwhile, this fits into broader America, 250 events, like mobile museums criss-crossing the states and a big fair on the National Mall, echoing. The 1975 American Freedom Train that wowed crowds during the bicentennial, quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels, built for listening and bed, solypillo.com