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in commemoration of 250th anniversary of the founding of the United Statesthe plane displays rare documents from the nation’s founding and gives Americans the opportunity to “experience” history right before their eyes.
The National Archives and Records Administration and the National Archives Foundation (NAF) announced this week that the documents will be transported on a Boeing 737 called a Freedom Plane.
Freedom Plane begins in March and will tour eight different cities by the end of August. The cities are Kansas City, Atlanta, Los AngelesHouston, Denver, Miami, Dearborn, and Seattle.
There is an original engraving on the flat surface. declaration of independence 1823 – One of only about 50 engraved copies known.
According to NAF, the document was created by sculptor William J. Stone at the request of John Quincy Adams.
To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the National Archives is having Freedom Plane transport rare founding documents across the country. (National Archives)
The Articles of Incorporation of 1774, signed by all 53 delegates urging colonists to boycott British goods, was the Continental Congress’ first protest against Britain.
This document will also be placed on the plane.
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Pledge of Allegiance signed by George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr Including one from 1778 during the Revolutionary War.
Also being transported is a rare copy of the draft Constitution, which includes handwritten notes from participants during the 1787 Constitutional Convention.
Pictured is the Oath of Allegiance and Allegiance signed by General George Washington. (National Archives Catalog)
The last document on board the plane was the tally of votes approving the Constitution in 1787.
This document tracked the voting record of the Constitutional Convention, recording the debates, resolutions, and votes on the final text of the Constitution.
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Jim Byron, senior adviser to the U.S. Archives, said at a press conference that Americans should “witness to the people; The principles that shaped our nation. ”
On display here is a rare copy of the U.S. Constitution in draft form, pictured here. (National Archives Catalog)
“There is no more remarkable occasion than America’s 250th birthday to share this history and inspire our fellow Americans to defend our founding ideals into the future,” Byron said.
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Rodney Slater, president and director of the National Archives Foundation, added, “The Freedom Plane national tour emphasizes that our nation’s rich history belongs to all of us, not just the Americans who live or visit it.” Washington DC”
Freedom Plane stops in eight different cities. Here you will see a replica. (National Archives and Records Administration)
Each exhibit is free and has a different capacity, but there is no limit to the number of people who can view the exhibit.
“If the venue is full, you may have to wait in line. Our goal is to get as many Americans as possible to see these documents,” a spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
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The Freedom Plane will depart from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., on March 3, arriving at its first destination in Kansas City.
