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Nov 3, 2023 · A factsheet with the names, states, birthplaces, occupations, and dates of birth and death of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Learn about their backgrounds, roles, and contributions to the American Revolution.
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The 56 signatures on the Declaration of Independence. The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence occurred primarily on August 2, 1776, at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, later to become known as Independence Hall. The 56 delegates to the Second Continental Congress represented the 13 colonies, 12 of which voted ...
Welcome to ushistory.org's Declaration of Independence website, providing a wealth of information about the Declaration, biographies of all the signers, lesson plans for introducing students to the colonial and revolutionary eras of American history, and much more. Where is the original Declaration?
Declaration of Independence, document approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, that announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain. On July 2 the Congress had resolved that ‘these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be Free and Independent States.’.
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Brief but detail-rich biographies of all the signers of the Declaration of Independence. ... Short biographies on each of the 56 Declaration signers. Menu ...
Oct 27, 2009 · Learn about the Declaration of Independence, the first formal statement by a nation's people asserting their right to choose their own government. Find out who wrote, adopted and signed it, and what it said about the colonies' grievances against Britain.
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