250 Years After Its Creation, BYU Professor Recreates Declaration of Independence

250 years after its creation, BYU professor recreates Declaration of Independence

PROVO, Utah (KSL) — The Fourth of July gives Americans around the country the chance to come together and celebrate the birth of the United States as an independent nation. This usually takes shape through parades, fireworks displays, cookouts and spending time outdoors. But this year, Brigham Young University professor Robert Buchert is taking a […] The post 250 years after its creation, BYU professor recreates Declaration of Independence appea…

BYU professor spends four months hand-crafting replica of Declaration of Independence

Leading up to America’s 250th birthday, Brigham Young University Professor Robert Buchert spent four months recreating the Declaration of Independence with historically-accurate tools. The professor, who teaches an Intro to Letterpress class, received the request from fellow faculty member Gove Allen, who organizes Orem’s Colonial Festival, according to BYU News. Source