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  1. constitutioncenter.org › the-constitution › historic-documentThe Declaration of Independence | Constitution Center

    Summary. On July 4, 1776, the United States officially declared its independence from the British Empire when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was authored by a “Committee of Five”—John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman—with Jefferson ...

  2. www.ushistory.org › Declaration › indexThe Declaration of Independence - US History

    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.

  3. www.worldhistory.org › article › 2411Declaration of Independence - World History Encyclopedia

    Apr 3, 2024 · The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of the United States of America. Adopted by Congress on 4 July 1776, it explains why the United States decided to claim independence from Great Britain during the American Revolution. It has since been recognized as a major human rights document.

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