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Founding documents reconnect us to our shared American roots – and rebelliousness | Vince Bzdek

Colorado Springs Gazette·Vince Bzdek·2 days ago
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By Vince Bzdek When you first lay eyes on the actual founding documents of our country that, for the first time in history, have travelled together from their gilded cages in Washington to visit us out here in the hinterlands, you’re struck not by their brilliance but their humanness. The original copy of the Bill of Rights brought to Colorado aboard the Freedom Plane and on display at the History Colorado Center right now is full of giant X’s where members of the Senate crossed out House amendments they didn’t like. It’s a work in progress, not a thing etched forever in marble. “I am most touched by the evidence of humanity found within the documents that you will see — the handwriting, suggestions, and imperfections of their creators,” History Colorado’s President and CEO Dawn DiPrince said in remarks at the opening of the exhibit. Onlookers marvel at America’s founding documents in the exhibit at History Colorado Center that opened Friday.…

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