'We hold these truths': Viewing the Declaration of Independence, visitors reflect on America at 250
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Ryan O'Neil, left, and Kate Weaver of West Bloomfield, Mich., look at a photo that they took of the Bill of Rights during their visit to the National Archives Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)Kevin Sullivan of Milwaukee, looks at a wall mural at the National Archives Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)Rev. Michael Stokes of London, looks at the Bill of Rights at the National Archives Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)Two guards oversee the United States Constitution at the National Archives Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)A large wall mural showing the signing of the Declaration of Independence is seen over visitors at the National Archives Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
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Ryan O'Neil, left, and Kate Weaver of West Bloomfield, Mich., look at a photo that they took of the Bill of Rights during their visit to the National Archives Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)