A legendary white oak in Hartford, Connecticut, the Charter Oak secretly held the colony’s royal charter in 1687, preserving self-governance from British seizure. Today, it symbolizes American independence and resilience. Historians, educators, and Connecticut residents benefit from its legacy, which inspires state pride and is featured on the Connecticut state quarter.
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