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Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776
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Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776
Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams meet at Jeffersons lodgings, on the corner of Seventh and High (Market) streets in Philadelphia, to review a draft of the Declaration of Independence. Date c1932 July 28
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1776 Declaration Floor Independence
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This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in American history as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams gather at Jefferson's lodgings in Philadelphia to review and edit the draft of the Declaration of Independence in the summer of 1776. The trio of Founding Fathers, who would go on to become the architects of American democracy, are seen huddled around a large table, their heads bent over sheets of parchment spread out before them. The room, bathed in soft natural light filtering in from the windows, is adorned with wooden floorboards and simple furnishings, adding to the sense of understated elegance and serious purpose. The Declaration of Independence, a document that would forever alter the course of history, was a bold and revolutionary statement of the colonists' desire for self-governance and freedom from British rule. The intense debates and negotiations that took place in this very room ultimately led to the adoption of the Declaration on July 4, 1776, a date that is now celebrated as a national holiday in the United States. This powerful photograph, taken in 1932, captures the essence of the determination, intellect, and vision that drove these remarkable men to shape the destiny of a nation. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of the American Revolution and the profound impact of the Declaration of Independence on the world.
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