Communities across the country took part in a simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8th.
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The nationwide effort in honor of America’s 250th anniversary spanned 95-hundred miles and nine time zones.
It covered all 50 States and 5 Territories, the District of Columbia, and Minor Outlying Islands of the United States and marks the day that the document was first read aloud on July 8th of 1776.
WDBO joined the celebration by having local talent, as well as hosts like Brian Kilmeade, Erick Erickson, Jimmy Failia, and Drew Steele read the document.
Local towns also held events to participate.
Leesburg in Lake County had a public reading by costumed portrayers at Veterans Memorial Park.
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