T.L.D.R. – Read about the lives of the other signers of the Declaration of Independence here – ‘Who Were The Signers Of The Declaration Of Independence?’ Introduction George Read was born on…
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Who Was Thomas McKean? A Brief Biography Of A Declaration Of Independence Signer
T.L.D.R. – Read about the lives of the other signers of the Declaration of Independence here – ‘Who Were The Signers Of The Declaration Of Independence?’ Introduction Thomas McKean was born on…
Who Was Oliver Wolcott? A Brief Biography Of A Declaration Of Independence Signer
T.L.D.R. – Read about the lives of the other signers of the Declaration of Independence here – ‘Who Were The Signers Of The Declaration Of Independence?’ Introduction Oliver Wolcott was born on…
Who Was William Williams? A Brief Biography Of A Declaration Of Independence Signer
T.L.D.R. – Read about the lives of the other signers of the Declaration of Independence here – ‘Who Were The Signers Of The Declaration Of Independence?’ Introduction William Williams was born in…
Who Was Roger Sherman? A Brief Biography Of A Declaration Of Independence Signer
T.L.D.R. – Read about the lives of the other signers of the Declaration of Independence here – ‘Who Were The Signers Of The Declaration Of Independence?’ Introduction Roger Sherman was born on…
Who Was Samuel Huntington? A Brief Biography Of A Declaration Of Independence Signer
T.L.D.R. – Read about the lives of the other signers of the Declaration of Independence here – ‘Who Were The Signers Of The Declaration Of Independence?’ Introduction Samuel Huntington was born in…
The Declaration of Independence: A Complete Timeline
The story of the Declaration of Independence spans centuries, from its colonial origins through its transformation into a living symbol of human rights. This comprehensive timeline traces every significant date in the…
Jefferson’s Condemnation Of Slavery: Written By A Slaveholder And Lost To History
In the summer of 1776, Thomas Jefferson penned words that would have fundamentally altered American history—if only they had survived the editorial process. Among the 86 changes made to his original draft…
John Hancock’s Signature: Size Does Matter
The most famous signature in American history belongs to John Hancock, whose bold, flamboyant script on the Declaration of Independence gave birth to an enduring American expression. Today, when Americans say “put…
The Declaration Of Independence
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…