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National Archives. On July 2, 1776, after months of deliberation and while directing battle in the colonies and Canada, the Second Continental Congress voted to declare the “united States of America” separate and independent from Britain. On July 4, the Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration, written primarily by Thomas ...
Apr 25, 2024 · Unlike the other founding documents, the Declaration of Independence is not legally binding, but it is powerful. Abraham Lincoln called it “a rebuke and a stumbling-block to tyranny and oppression.”. It continues to inspire people around the world to fight for freedom and equality. Enlarge PDF Link Download Link.
Sep 20, 2022 · Declaration of Independence, printed by John Dunlap, July 4, 1776, Records of the Continental and Confederation, Congresses and the Constitutional Convention, 1774-1789, Record Group 360; National Archives.
The Declaration of Independence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate
Jan 28, 2021 · United States. Declaration of Independence Category: Text: EBook-No. 1: Release Date: Dec 1, 1971: Most Recently Updated: Jan 28, 2021: Copyright Status: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 2212 downloads in the last 30 days. Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
On the 2d of July, a resolution declaring the colonies free and independent States, wasadopted. Adeclaration tothat effectwas, on the sameandthe followingdays, takeninto furtherconsideration. Finally, on the 4th of July, the Declaration of Independence. 1 1 was agreed to, engrossed on paper, signed by John Hancock as president, and directed to ...
Declaration of Independence: A Transcription. Print This Page. Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) The spelling and punctuation reflects the original.
