Proclaimed By Congress Signers of the Declaration
Philadelphia July 4 1776 56 delegates of the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence after bitter debate and near unanimous support The document cemented the United States as free and independent from Great Britain Franklin Adams Jefferson and others figured prominently Ruthledge the youngest signer remarked the parchment must outlive time itself
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States of America
Second Continental Conress
Congress
England
Richard Henry Lee
Virginia
John Dickinson
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Roger Sherman
Robert R. Livingston
Franklin
Adams
Sherman
Livingston
Lee
Great Britain
Edward Ruthledge
Charleston
S. C
Ruthledge
Declaration of Independence Published in Congress
Unanimously adopted on July 4 1776 in Philadelphia the document declares the United Colonies free and independent from Britain. It outlines natural rights government by consent and the right to alter or abolish oppressive rule. It lists grievances and names signers including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Philadelphia
Great Britain
High Seas
United States
John Adams
Startling Declaration shaped world history, editor says
The editorial argues the 1776 Declaration of Independence was a startling, world changing document. It asserts the right to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness and says self government was a radical breakthrough that inspired freedom movements worldwide.
Theo C. Long Lavaca County Campaign Ad
Political advertisement urging support for Theo C. Long in Lavaca County. It notes a first full term and mentions a Democratic primary in July, requesting votes and support from readers.
Ramoser’s Hatchery Offers Chicks for Summer Delivery
Husky Baby Chicks from blood tested selected flocks available for June July and August delivery. Book your orders in advance by steady phone or write us for prices. We also do custom hatching. Ramoser’s Hatchery Sweet Home Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste
Ramoser’s Hatchery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Britain
Tho. M. Kean
Floyd Phil Livingston
Frans
Lewis Lewis Morris Ridd
Stockton
Jno
Witherspoon
Fras
Hopkinson
John Hart
John Hancock
Button Gwinnett Lyman Hall
Geo. Walton
Wm. Hooper
Joseph Hewes
John Penn
Edward Rutledge
Thos. Heyward
Thomas Lynch
Arthur Middleton
Samuel Chase
Wm. Paca
Abra Clark
George Wythe
Th. Jefferson Benja. Harrison Thos. Nelson, Jr
Francis Lightfoot Lee Carter Braxton Robt
Morris
Benjamin Rush Benja
Franklin John Morton
Geo. Clymer
Jas. Smith
Geo. Ross
Caesar Rodney
Thos
Stone Charles Carroll
Carrolhon
Geo. Taylor
James Wilson
Josiah Bartlett
Hippie
Adams John Adams
Treat Payne
Eldridge
Geary
Step
Hopkins William Ellery
Samuel Huntington
Williams Oliver Woocott
Matthew Thornton
Richard Price
Dr. Price
Theo C. Long
Lavaca County
Pol. Adv
E. A. Oehl
Pearl
Texas
Rexall
Moulton
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!