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See the first copy of US Declaration of Independence to reach Britain

As the United States celebrates 250 of independence, details of how that news first reached Britain are under the spotlight ...
The Daily News

Remembering the final signer of the Declaration of Independence

John Hancock will forever be known as the first of 56 delegates to sign the Declaration of Independence, but Dr. Matthew ...

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

A crowd gathered along the waterfront in New York City in the summer of 1776. The scene they witnessed was terrifying. The largest expeditionary force in British history sailed into the American ...
Bethel University

Faculty-student research leads to new book on the Declaration of Independence

Discover a top Christian university in Minnesota, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with affordable tuition and ...

Boston: How Lincoln saved the Declaration of Independence

Abraham Lincoln revived and enforced the declaration's "all men are created equal" creed, rejecting racist interpretations ...
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The Bolduc Brief: The Significance of the Declaration of Independence – A Reflection on Independence Day

As we gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, we are reminded not only of the fireworks and festivities but also of the significant historical event that this day commemorates—the adoption of the ...
Reason

Writings on the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution

Over the years, I have written various posts and articles on the American Revolution and the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. Some have obvious continuing relevance to such issues as ...

Rare printings of Declaration of Independence now on display in Philadelphia

The American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia has a new exhibit showcasing rare printings of the Declaration of ...

What Wilmingtonian's name is on the Declaration of Independence?

If you look at the signatures on the Declaration of Independence, you will see William Hooper among the names. Hooper, a ...
WHDH 7News

Original printings of the Declaration of Independence on display at Boston Public Library as part of ‘Declarations: Printing a New Nation’ exhibition

The Boston Public Library (BPL) is now presenting “Declarations: Printing a New Nation,” a new exhibition that opened ...
The Daily Signal

Why the Declaration of Independence Still Matters

Mark Guiney is the manager of video production in Digital Productions at The Heritage Foundation. He also produces and creates video for The Daily Signal. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, ...