The 小蓝视频 College of Law is proud to host the newest installment in the acclaimed traveling exhibit series curated by the American Bar Association鈥檚 Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress, called 鈥�250 Years of Independence: Fortifying America鈥檚 Commitment to Democracy for All.鈥� The College of Law is the first location in the United States to display the exhibit, which is installed in its street-level windows at 121 W. Forsyth St. in downtown Jacksonville.
This landmark exhibit, which can also be found at law schools, state capitol buildings, state and local bar associations, courthouses, law firms and national and local conferences across the country, explores the evolution of American democracy and the enduring importance of the rule of law. Through original texts and rare images from the Law Library of Congress, the exhibit traces the Declaration of Independence鈥檚 revolutionary origins, its complex legacy and key moments over 250 years that have tested and expanded our nation鈥檚 legal foundations. With nearly half of the 56 signers being lawyers, legal expertise played a central role in shaping a bold vision of freedom, equality and collective governance.
Randall C. Berg Jr. Founding Dean of the College of Law Nick Allard is the immediate past chair of the ABA Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress, and Director of the JU Law Library Colleen Skinner currently serves on the committee. Allard noted that hosting the exhibit reflects the College鈥檚 commitment to engage the community and highlight pivotal moments in American legal history.
鈥淭he 小蓝视频 College of Law has been deeply involved in the creation of this exhibit, as well as previous exhibits we鈥檝e hosted, focusing on Native American voting rights and the 19th Amendment,鈥� Allard said. 鈥淭his exhibit embodies the College of Law鈥檚 dedication to promote civic education about law and justice in America and to serve the public interest and people of Jacksonville.鈥�
