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DEFIANT ONES: The American Revolution’s bravest women

Just in time for America's 250th celebration, Circuit Librarian Jessica Perovich and Chief Judge Kimberly Moore join Washington Times reporter Mary McCue Bell to detail the courthouse's surprising ties to history ahead of a rare, one-day public opening on July 3rd.

WATCH: Inside the Federal Circuit’s hidden history ahead of America 250 Mary McCue Bell takes an exclusive tour

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From spies and poets to mothers, daughters, and patriots, these women risked everything for a cause greater than themselves. Actress, filmmaker, and producer Shari Rigby explains why their stories have been overlooked for so long, why they matter today, and how "Defiant Ones" aims to inspire a new generation by bringing history to life through immersive storytelling and an all-star voice cast.

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