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A Citizen’s Eye View of the Revolution

At Houghton Library, explore how the ideas behind the American Revolution reached audiences across the 13 colonies via newspapers, pamphlets, posters, and more.

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  • Top half of broadside of the Declaration of Independence printed by John Dunlap.

    War of Words

    A Citizen’s Eye View of the Revolution
    Through
    Edison and Newman Room, Floor 1 , Houghton Library
  • Relief view of Sullivan's Island from Boston Harbor with tall ships

    Charting Independence

    Revolutionary War Maps from the Harvard Map Collection
    Through
    Corridor gallery, Pusey Library, Harvard Yard , Harvard Map Collection

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Jul 4

War of Words Independence Day Celebration

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Curatorial Chat: War of Words A Citizen's Eye View of the Revolution

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