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British colonists in North America officially declare their separation from the empire. The Continental Congress and Continental Army become the de facto symbols of the rebellious colonies. Claims to earlier announcements of separation abound. But it is Jefferson's words that remain part of the American ideal. Trumbull's painting imagines a romanticized American creed. The NFL video emphasizes nationalism and a document that is reified with certain "American" traits. What's omitted, emphasized?
