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In Congress, July 4, 1776. A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress Assembled.

In Congress, July 4, 1776. A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress Assembled. Broadside
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Alternative title: Declaration of Independence

Broadside

48 cm x 37.8 cm

Philadelphia: printed by John Dunlap, [1776]


[ This description is from the project: MHS 225th Anniversary ]

The first printing of this founding document is the single most important published item at the MHS. On 18 July 1776, Abigail Adams was in the crowd that gathered outside Boston's Old State House to hear the Declaration read aloud—perhaps from this very copy.