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Declaration of Independence

Philadelphia, USA · 4 Jul 1776

The founding document of the United States, approved by the Second Continental Congress at Independence Hall. It asserted the thirteen colonies’ separation from Britain and codified the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Key specifications

Date

4 JUL 1776

Signers

56

Colonies

13

Drafted by

T. Jefferson

Sheet 003 · Plate 1 of 1 · 1:1 infographic

Declaration of Independence
FIG. 003 — Declaration of IndependenceBlueprint Atlas · Historic Events

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