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the herb albert foundation supporting organizations whose mission is float compassion and creativity in our society. the bernard and audrey ppor foundaon. committed to building a more just and peaceful world. the betsy and jessie fink foundation. barbara g fleischman and our corporate sponsor, mutual of america. >> welcome. here comes the fourth of july, number 236 since the continental congress approved the declaration of independence and riders on horseback rushed it to the far corners of the thirteen new united states -- where it was read aloud to cheering crowds. these days our celebration of the fourth brings a welcome round of barbecue, camaraderie with friends and family, fireworks, flags, and unbeatable prices at the mall. but perhaps, too, we will remember the declaration of independence itself, the product of what john adams called thomas jefferson's "happy talent for composition." take so time this week rea alone to yourself or aloud with others, and tell me the words aren't still capable of setting the mind ablaze. the founders surely knew that when they let these ideas loose in the world, they could never again be caged. y