While many of us across America will be celebrating Independence Day at Tea Parties, some lucky passengers cruising around Alaska will see an original copy of the Declaration of Independence. One of the approximately 200 original broadsides will be brought on board all (ironically) Princess Cruise ships docking in Juneau during July 1-8. According to Princess, this is the first time an original Declaration has travelled to Alaska and the first time that one will be displayed on a cruise ship. Kudos to Princess for bringing this vital document in the history of liberty to its passengers!
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