Declaration of Independence
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account of drafting and adoption of
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read publicly in Boston
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John Dunlap prints first published text
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drafted by Thomas Jefferson
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read in Mass. churches and recorded in town books
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JA sends AA his autograph copy of Jefferson's draft
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drafting and revision of
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revision and adoption of text
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JA sends copy of draft to AA
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JA's contribution to wording of
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Jacob Duché urges rescinding of
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Rush and Stockton signers of
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Tefft collects autographs of signers
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Timothy Pickering's Observations on
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and Declaration of Rights
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and Staten Island conference
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and instructions binding N.Y. delegates
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engraving of “Congress Voting Independence” by Savage
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opposed by John Dickinson
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origins, justification, and effect of
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“concerning a Declaration of Independency there is some Diversity of Sentiment”
See also: Independence Day, celebration of
