Are We There Yet?
Independence Shawl: The Unveiling Of A Hidden Paradox
Based on Independence Hall in American Memory (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2002) by Charlene Mires
In 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. In 1787, delegates from the new nation drafted the U.S. Constitution. Both of these events took place within the walls of one of the most significant historic structures in the United States. The building is known as Independence Hall, which is located in the nation's old capitol of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Many people do not realize the true significance of the building, for they only remember the two major historic and ground-breaking events previously mentioned. What some tourists and regular citizens alike do not realize is that there is in fact a hidden paradox that lies in the wonder that is Independence Hall. …
