Declaration Of Independence Collection (page 5)

Judge sitting at his desk talking to a boy

Committee drafting Declaration of Independence

John Nixon giving the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in the State House Yard, Philadelphia
JOHN NIXON, 1776. John Nixon giving the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in the State House Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 8 July 1776. Wood engraving, 19th century

LIBERTY BELL, 1776. Ringing Out Liberty, July 8 1776. Colored lithograph, c1929, after a painting by N. C. Wyeth
LIBERTY BELL, 1776. Ringing Out Liberty, July 8 1776. Colored lithograph, c1929, after a painting by N.C. Wyeth

The first printing of the Declaration of Independence, also known as the Dunlop Broadside
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The first printing of the Declaration of Independence, also known as the Dunlop Broadside. Printed by John Dunlop, in Philadelphia, 4 July 1776

John Nixon giving the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence from the steps of Independence Hall in
JOHN NIXON, 1776. John Nixon giving the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence from the steps of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 8 July 1776

Wood engraving from the introduction to The War of Independence by Benson J. Lossing, 1850
LIBERTY OR DEATH, 1776. Wood engraving from the introduction to The War of Independence by Benson J. Lossing, 1850

The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress at the Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress at the Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 4 July 1776

The First Announcement of the Great Declaration (of Independence). John Nixon making the first public reading of
THE REBELS OF 76. The First Announcement of the Great Declaration (of Independence). John Nixon making the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in the States House Yard

Ringing the Liberty Bell at the State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1776
LIBERTY BELL, 1776. Ringing the Liberty Bell at the State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1776. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. Benjamin Franklin, at his printing press holding a copy of the Declaration of Independence, surrounded by luminaries of the American Revolution as well as Simon Bolivar

John Nixon making the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in the State House Yard, Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, 1776. John Nixon making the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in the State House Yard, Philadelphia, on 8 July 1776. English line engraving, 1783

The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress, at the Independence Hall, Philadelphia, 4 July 1776
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress, at the Independence Hall, Philadelphia, 4 July 1776. Oil on canvas by John Trumbull

American Revolutionary leader. Halls autograph signature on the U. S. Declaration of Independence, 1776
LYMAN HALL (1724-1790). American Revolutionary leader. Halls autograph signature on the U.S. Declaration of Independence, 1776

American Revolutionary leader. Facsimile of the holograph signature affixed to the Declaration of Independence
CHARLES CARROLL (1737-1832). American Revolutionary leader. Facsimile of the holograph signature affixed to the Declaration of Independence

Facsimilie of the original draft of the Declaration of Independence with portraits of the signers as a border
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Facsimilie of the original draft of the Declaration of Independence with portraits of the signers as a border. Lithograph, 1896, by Kurz & Allison

A 20th century film depiction of the signing of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDECE A 20th century film depiction of the signing of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 4 July 1776

The Signing of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 4 July 1776
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The Signing of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 4 July 1776. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

The Declaration of Independence printed in the shape of the Liberty Bell, 1877
PHILADELPHIA: LIBERTY BELL. The Declaration of Independence printed in the shape of the Liberty Bell, 1877

Sons of Liberty pulling down the statue of George III in New York after the reading of the Declaration of Independence
GEORGE III STATUE, 1776. Sons of Liberty pulling down the statue of George III in New York after the reading of the Declaration of Independence. Wood engraving, 19th century

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. Signing of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, 4 July 1776. Contemporary German etching by Berger

Tearing down the coat of arms of King George III from above the door of the Supreme Court room in Independence Hall
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. Tearing down the coat of arms of King George III from above the door of the Supreme Court room in Independence Hall, 8 July 1776

American lawyer and political leader. Waltons autograph signature on the U. S. Declaration of Independence, 1776
GEORGE WALTON (1741-1804). American lawyer and political leader. Waltons autograph signature on the U.S. Declaration of Independence, 1776

John Nixon announces the Declaration of Independence at the State House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 8 July 1776
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE John Nixon announces the Declaration of Independence at the State House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 8 July 1776

The Declaration of Independence Committee, 1776. Left-to-right: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R
DECLARATION COMMITTEE. The Declaration of Independence Committee, 1776. Left-to-right: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston, John Adams, and Roger Sherman

The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress, at the Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress, at the Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 4 July 1776

The house at Market and Seventh Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Thomas Jefferson lived when he drafted
JEFFERSONs HOUSE. The house at Market and Seventh Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Thomas Jefferson lived when he drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Engraving, 19th century

An early printed version of the Declaration of Independence surrounded by the portrait of George Washington
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. An early printed version of the Declaration of Independence surrounded by the portrait of George Washington and vignettes of the thirteen original states

Reading the Declaration of Independence before George Washingtons army at New York, 9 July 1776
WASHINGTONs ARMY, 1776. Reading the Declaration of Independence before George Washingtons army at New York, 9 July 1776. Illustration by Howard Pyle

Third President of the United States. Stipple engraving, c1801, by Cornelius Tiebout (c1773-1832)
THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Stipple engraving, c1801, by Cornelius Tiebout (c1773-1832)

JEFFERSONs HOUSE, 1776. The house at Market and Seventh Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Thomas Jefferson lived when he drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776

Declaration of Independence
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. The first page of John Adams copy of the Declaration of Independence, in his own handwriting, June 1776

VOTING INDEPENDENCE, 1776. The Continental Congress voting in favor of independence, 1776. Copper engraving by Edward Savage, early 19th century, after a painting by Robert Edge Pine

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. God Save America. 13 hands, symbolizing the original 13 states, Warmed by one Heart, United in one Band. American celebratory engraving, c1776

NY: SONS OF LIBERTY, 1776. The Sons of Liberty pullig down the statue of King George III at the Bowling Green, New York, 9 July 1776: American line engraving, 1829

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Signing of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 4 July 1776

LIBERTY POLE, 1776. Sons of Liberty raising a Liberty Pole in 1776. Color engraving, 1875

SONS OF LIBERTY: STATUE. The Sons of Liberty pulling down the statue of King George III on the Bowling Green, New York, on the night of 9 July 1776. Color engraving, by John C. McRae

SONS OF LIBERTY: STATUE. A rather fanciful Europeanized view of the pulling down of the statue of King George III in New York City on 9 July 1776

Benjamin Franklin, US scientist
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American scientist, inventor and statesman. As well as his numerous scientific discoveries

THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence. Oil on canvas, 1898, by Howard Pyle

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The first printing of the Declaration of Independence as inserted in the Rough Journal of Congress

Benjamin Harrison of Virginia
Benjamin Harrison, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and grandfather of President Benjamin Harrison. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration

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Caesar Rodney of Delaware. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Draft of the Declaration of Independence in Jeffersons handwriting, page 1. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Benjamin Rush
Dr. Benjamin Rush at his desk. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

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Portraits of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, with the drafting Committee in the middle, Philadelphia, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Robert R. Livingston, a member of the committee which wrote the Declaration of Independence. Hand-colored engraving of a painting

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"The Birth of a Nation: The Declaration of Independence" In the heart of Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park, lies the revered Free Quaker Meeting House. Within its walls resides an extraordinary artifact that symbolizes the very essence of American identity - a copy of The Declaration of Independence. This hallowed document, signed on July 4th, 1776, stands as a testament to the unwavering spirit and determination of our founding fathers. As we gaze upon this signed copy, we are transported back in time to that pivotal moment when brave men put pen to paper and declared their independence from tyranny. Each stroke of ink represents not only their defiance against oppression but also their unyielding belief in freedom and equality for all. The first page adorned with signatures serves as a visual reminder that these were not just words on parchment; they were promises made by individuals who risked everything for liberty's sake. Among them was John Hancock, whose bold signature became synonymous with rebellion and courage. Through Currier & Ives' lithograph "John Hancocks Defiance, " we witness how one man's audacity embodied the collective spirit of defiance against British rule. His resolute stance echoes throughout history as a beacon for future generations to stand up against injustice. George Wythe, another signatory from Virginia, played an instrumental role in shaping this historic document. His intellect and dedication laid the foundation for our nation's principles which still resonate today. Thomas Jefferson's rough draft comes alive through Clyde O. DeLand's painting depicting him sharing his vision with Benjamin Franklin. In this intimate moment captured on canvas, we glimpse into the creative process behind those immortal words that would inspire millions around the world. As we reflect upon these artifacts within Independence National Historical Park, let us remember that The Declaration of Independence is more than just a piece of paper encased in glass; it is a testament to human resilience and an enduring symbol of freedom.