"The exhibit looks at the past and what happened even before the Revolution, what happened during the war, and how this moment in time continued to influence and inspire this campus today."
"From our collection, we are able to look at exactly what students and administrators at the time were going through during this incredible moment of upheaval and change."
The exhibit "Harvard and the American Revolution" highlights the university's involvement in America's fight for independence. It includes documents from the Harvard University Archives, such as minutes from a 1775 faculty meeting and a 1766 almanac. The exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and is available both physically and digitally. It emphasizes Harvard's role as a center for revolutionary ideas and the influence of its alumni, including notable figures like Samuel Adams and John Hancock.
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