The July 4th Committee and the Biblical Seal of the United States (Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik)

Name: The July 4th Committee and the Biblical Seal of the United States (Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik)
Start: 2026-10-11T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-11T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Museum of the Bible

Sun, Oct 11 · 10:00 AM Museum of the Bible · National Mall

Lecture and Q&A on the 1776 committee's proposed Great Seal and its biblical roots, followed by exploration of the Sacred Liberty exhibition.

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