Declaration of Independence United States Adopts Free State
A transcription of the 1776 Declaration of Independence is presented with the famous preamble and grievances against King George III. It lists unalienable rights such as Life Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness and declares the colonies free and independent, with signers including John Hancock and Thomas Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United’ States of America
Britain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Philadelphia
Powe
John Hancock
Button Gwinnett
Lyman Hall
Geo. Walton
Wm. Hooper
Joseph Hewes
John Pan
Edward Rutledge
Thos, Heyward
Hunt
Thomas Lynch
June
Arthur Middleton
Samuel Chase
Wm Pace
Charles Carroll
Jame, Wilson
Tho, M. Kean
Floyd Phil Livingston
Frans
Lewis Lewis Morris
Abra Clark
George Wythe
Richard Henry
Lee
Th. Jefferson
Benjo. Harrison
Thos. Nelson, Jr
Francis Lightfoot Lee
Carter Braxton
Robt, Morris
Benja, Franklin
John Morton
Geo, Clymer
Jas, Smith
Geo. Taylor
Josiah Bartlett
Win
Hipple
Sami, Adams
John Adams
Robt
Treat Payne
Eldridge
Gerry Step, Hopkina
Wiliam Ellery
Roger Sherman
Samuel Huntington
We. Willams
Oliver ‘Woolsett
Matthew Thornton