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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1995
Page
11
A historical declaration measuring about 30 by 24 inches holds 1,458 words including signatures. The piece is the Declaration of Independence in Congress, detailing its adoptive context and status as a foundational text of American history.
A historical overview explains the Declaration of Independence as a four part document from the American colonies. It notes the preamble rights complaints and a safety risk for signers like Jefferson Franklin and Adams who drafted and revised the text.
The colonies approved the Declaration on July 4 with John Hancock as Congress president signing the draft. New York joined July 15, followed by hand printing on parchment and 50 signatures on August 2. Six more delegates signed later, totaling 56. Washington did not sign. The document rests in the National Archives, faded and displayed with the Constitution.
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