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Here in a newly annotated edition are the two founding documents of the United States of America: the Declaration of Independence (1776), our great revolutionary manifesto, and the Constitution (1787), in which "We the People" forged a new nation and built the framework for our federal republic. In his commentary on the Declaration of Independence, Rakove sets the historical context for a A second broadside of the Declaration of Independence is now on view at Olin Library at Washington University in St. Louis. Known as the Rogers Broadside, this original Declaration of Independence was printed by John Rogers in the shop of Ezekiel Russell in Salem, Mass., between July 14-16, 1776. History document from George Washington University, 2 pages, The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, is one of the most important documents in American history. Text of the Declaration of Independence Note: The source for this transcription is the first printing of the Declaration of Independence, the broadside produced by John Dunlap on the night of July 4, 1776. Washington Portrait to be Featured in Exhibit Commemorating 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Washington and Lee will loan iconic Peale portrait to upcoming Virginia history exhibit on view in Richmond and Yorktown. Washington University hopes that this broadside will encourage students, educators, and visitors to our institution to explore more about our nation's early history. With that goal in mind, we have compiled a list of resources for learning more about both the Declaration of Independence, the founding fathers, and the American Revolution. A talk given by David Konig, professor of law and professor emeritus of history at Washington University in St. Louis, on July 3, 2018, about the history of the Declaration of Independence and the importance of WashU Libraries' rare copy of the document. Explore ways to learn more about the Declaration, including primary and secondary resources, and teaching tools. Past exhibits have looked at Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson who authored the Declaration, and themes of equality and our nation’s history. More resources related to the Declaration of Independence are avialable through the Washington University Libraries Research Guide. Declaration of Independence: A Transcription Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) The Declaration of Independence was first printed by John Dunlap on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia. The Dunlap Broadside was dispatched to the newly proclaimed states and troops on the front lines to spread the news of independence. Learn about Washington University's original copy of the Declaration of Independence, which has a new home in the renovated Olin Library. Here in a newly annotated edition are the two founding documents of the United States of America: the Declaration of Independence (1776), our great revolutionary manifesto, and the Constitution (1787), in which "We the People" forged a new nation and built the framework for our federal republic. In his commentary on the Declaration of Independence, Rakove sets the historical context for a The latest installment of Information School professor Joe Janes’ podcast series Documents that Changed the World discusses the 168 powerful words condemning slavery that were removed from the Declaration of Independence. More than a year after the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to break all ties with Britain and to declare this decision to the new nation and the world. WashU Libraries owns a substantial collection of primary sources related to early American history, including a number of documents written and signed by influential figures and books from the personal library of the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson. Learn more about these resources and others using the tabs below. A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence is currently on view at the John M. Olin Library on the Danforth Campus. Two hundred forty-two years ago this week, the American colonies formally declared their independence from Great Britain. This site provides resources about the Declaration of Independence, its history, its signers, and its continued relevance. It includes a number of wonderful infographics and other printable materials for teaching and display. Their article “Which Version is This, and Why Does it Matter?” provides information on all of the different versions of the Declaration of Independence, including the University Libraries’ Declaration of Independence exhibition was unveiled on May 1, 2018, during the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the John M. Olin Library Transformation project. The exhibition spotlights a rare broadside copy of the Declaration printed by Solomon Southwick in Newport, Rhode Island, and dated July 12, 1776. declaration of 1776 syllogism: type of logical argument in which the truth of the conclusion is inferred from the truth of the premises ie. major premise: all
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