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viii. San Antonio Missions

ix. Statue of Liberty

x. Taos Pueblo

For the sake of discussion concerning the Mary and Eliza Freeman Houses, there are three notable sites

from among the list worth further exploration: Independence Hall, the Statue of Liberty, and Monticello and

the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

i. INDEPENDENCE HALL

Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is unique to the list as it only meets one UNESCO criteria,

specifically the criter|ia that is preferred to be matched with additional qualifications. In UNESCO’s synopsis

of the site, it states,

“The Declaration of Independence (1776) and the Constitution of the United States (1787) were both

signed in this building in Philadelphia. The universal principles of freedom and democracy set forth in these

documents are of fundamental importance to American history and have also had a profound impact on law-

makers around the world.” (“Independence Hall, 2019).

“Independence Hall” – photo from UNESCO

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