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Ingenious Patchwork of Documents Behind Jeffersons Declaration
The piece traces the Declaration of Independence from Virginia Bill of Rights drafting to Jefferson's revised preamble and Lee's Resolution. It notes Franklin and Adams edits, Congress corrections, and the document’s preservation history including copying, exhibitions, and its current shrine display at the Library of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Adams
Congress
Washington
Rene Bache
Department of Brats
Ita
Anfo
Library of Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Virginia
Williamsburg
Continental Congress
George Mason
Richard Henry Lee
Great Britain
Lee
Mason
Philadelphia
Franklin and
Adame
South
George Til
Conress
Benjamin Wranklin
John Adamtower
Sherman
Robert Javingston
Rey
John Adams
Contadresional
Hils
Altoysether
Department of State
Benjamin Owen Tyler
New York
Hinna
Hancock
Tyler
Cony
Joan Quincy Adama
John ©.Witupatrick
Brute House
Independance Hall
Baltimore
York
Old State House
Princeton
Annapolla
Tranton
Congress of the
United States
Continental
George Washington
Department of Fitate
Boon
Capitol
de Kross
Waanington
Patent Office
Independence Halls
Interior Department
Thebrary
Ameren