Who was in the dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence?

As part of the City of Philadelphia’s 2001 Independence Day celebration, the Declaration of Independence was read from the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art by Michael Douglas, Mel Gibson, Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Spacey, Renee Zellweger, Benecio Del Toro, Ming Na, Morgan Freeman, Kathy Bates, Edward Norton, Graham …

What is the Declaration of Independence reading level?

Grades 1-2
The Declaration of Independence

Dewey	973.3’13
Reading Level	Grades 1-2
Interest Level	Grades 1-3
GRL	Q
Lexile Level	IG710L

How long does it take to read the Declaration of Independence?

Title Details

Author	John F. Kennedy, Thomas Jefferson
Narrator	John F. Kennedy
Publisher	WGBH Forum Network
Running Time	11 Min.
User Rating	5.0 Stars Based on 2 ratings

Where was the Declaration of Independence first read in Boston?

the Old State House
The Declaration of Independence was read for the first time in Boston from the balcony of the Old State House on July 18, 1776.

What are the 3 major themes of the Declaration of Independence?

The Declaration of Independence included these three major ideas: People have certain Inalienable Rights including Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness. All Men are created equal. Individuals have a civic duty to defend these rights for themselves and others.

What is declaration of independence book?

Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence summarizes America’s founding political philosophy. Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence summarizes America’s founding political philosophy.

What is the lexile of the Declaration of Independence?

880
Lexile & Reading Level: 880….What Is the Declaration of Independence?

What Is the Declaration of Independence?
Lexile:	880,
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
BISAC/Subject:	JNF043000, JNF030000, JNF025190
Grade:	3 – 12