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Declaration Draft Recount in 1778 Congress Drama
Dramatic recount of the Continental Congress signing the Declaration of Independence with John Hancock recording the vote. The piece situates Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and others during the July 4 1776 events, noting Hancock’s engrossing and Dunlap’s printing plans as copies are sent to the colonies and safety committees.
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Jim Bishop
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Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
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United States OF America
Linceln
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