While July 4 in modern times means a trip to the beach, a barbeque and fireworks, the date was deadly serious business for people gathered to sign the Declaration of Independence.
WXPR's Dr. Gary Entz talked to Ken Krall about what the signers were risking and what led up to the meeting in Philadelphia...
Gary Entz received his Doctorate in History from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City. He also serves on WXPR's Board of Directors.
