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The New York Public Library is showcasing a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence in honor of Independence Day. One of hundreds of thousands of free digital items from The New York Public Library. One of hundreds of thousands of free digital items from The New York Public Library. On July 9, 1776, the New York Provincial Congress affirmed its support for the Declaration of Independence, becoming the 13th and final colony to approve the measure. Shortly thereafter, John Holt received authorization to print 500 copies of the document, to be sent to government officials throughout the newly formed state of New York. For the first time in more than 20 years, the New-York Historical Society displays the “Declaration of Dependence,” a petition signed in 1776 by New Yorkers loyal to the British crown. The Declaration of Independence stands as a powerful, influential endorsement of self-governance. Reproduced here is a manuscript draft of the Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson, accompanied by a copy of the final version and signatories’ autographs. The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but did not make a determination as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. In the days leading up to the Fourth of July, the New York Public Library has drawn crowds with a temporary display of one of its prime treasures — a copy of the Declaration of Independence JUNE 23 – The New York Public Library will display a rare historic copy of the Declaration of Independence -- written in Thomas Jefferson’s hand – from June 27 to July 3. Only two complete "fair copies" of the Declaration of Independence still exist — and one is currently on display in the first floor of the New York Public Library's Gottesman Hall on Support for The New York Public Library's Exhibitions Program has been provided by Celeste Bartos, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos Exhibitions Fund, and Jonathan Altman. Additional support for the exhibition of the Bill of Rights is made possible by The Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III Foundation. Only seven manuscript versions of the Declaration of Independence are known to survive in the hand of Thomas Jefferson, its principal author. Jefferson made this copy for a friend shortly after the July 4th, 1776, ratification of the Declaration, which announced to the world the American colonies’ political separation from Great Britain. The text recorded in this copy very nearly mirrors Most copies of the so-called Dunlap Broadside were lost through their intended use: whether pasted up and exposed to the elements or carried around for public readings, these documents were subjected to extreme wear and tear, and most deteriorated rapidly. The New York Public Library’s example is one of only 26 copies known to survive. One of The New York Public Library’s greatest treasures, a full-text version of the Declaration of Independence handwritten by Thomas Jefferson will be on view from June 26 through August 1 at The New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building in the Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III Gallery. The display will be open for a special viewing over the Independence Day weekend, Friday July JUNE 26 – The New York Public Library will display two rare pieces of American history on July 1, 2 and 3 in the free exhibition “Foundations of Freedom” – an original copy of the Bill of Rights, and a copy of the Declaration of Independence in Thomas Jefferson’s hand. JUNE 27, 2019—In celebration of Independence Day, one of The New York Public Library’s greatest treasures—a copy of the Declaration of Independence written in Thomas Jefferson’s hand—will be on display for two days only on July 1 and 2. The Declaration of Independence located at the New York Public Library. Photo by Jonathan Blanc / NYPL. On July 9, 1776, a copy of the Declaration of Independence was delivered to George The New York Public Library holds in its vast collections one of the most important documents in American history: an original manuscript of the Declaration of Independence handwritten by Thomas Jefferson. The Declaration of Independence at the New York Public Library is one of only four surviving copies of the document that were written by Thomas Jefferson. The New York Public Library holds in its vast collections one of the rarest and most important documents in American history: an original manuscript of the Declaration of Independence handwritten by Founding Father Thomas Jefferson.
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