United States Declaration of Independence
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The Declaration of Independence, formally titled The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, is the founding document of the United States. Wikipedia
Originally published: July 4, 1776
Authors: Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and more
Font: Caslon
Location: Engrossed copy: National Archives Building; Rough draft: Library of Congress
Purpose: To announce and explain separation from Great Britain: 5
Ratified: July 4, 1776; 247 years ago
Signatories: 56 delegates to the Second Continental Congress