This morning, we continued our study of American heroes. We read about Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin who worked together to write the Declaration of Independence, and learned the reason this document was written. We also learned about the contributions of Benjamin Franklin who helped organize the newly formed nation's government. It was surprising to learn that Congress refused Benjamin Franklin's request to end slavery and that it wasn't for another 70+ years that another American hero, Abe Lincoln, brought about an end to slavery in the United States. We ended our session learning that the name of the document that freed our country's enslaved people was the Emancipation Proclamation. Jack stated that oms and dads are our everyday heroes, which was a beautiful and heartfelt sentiment to share.