Episode

A small mahogany desk with a 250-year history

Podcast
All Things Considered
Published
Jun 29, 2026
Duration seconds
150
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Summary

Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence on a small, portable desk 250 years ago. Today, it's on display in the Smithsonian.