This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Declaration of Independence Birth Certificate of a Nation
The document known as the Declaration of Independence marked the birth of the United States by explaining why the colonies sought independence from Great Britain. Adopted July 4 1776 by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia with signing on August 2 and 55 signers by month’s end led by John Hancock. The Liberty Bell announced the adoption on July 8 1776.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
John Hancock
Massachusetts
Independence Hall
National Archives
Washington, D.C