Every American citizen, "We the People of the United States" should be familiar wtih the United States Constitution and Declaration of Independence as it lays our our rights and responsibilities as citizens. Students in middle school and above learning about civics and American Government will want to have a copy of this essential document. High school students and above may need this document The Declaration was a formal explanation of why the Continental Congress voted to declare American independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. It was adopted by the Congress during the American Revolutionary War, which commenced in April 1775 with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. See our informative Declaration page here, but note that any copies that have this exact handwritten appearance, and are under 20 x 30 inches, are reproductions. Many of the larger size copies are as well, but there we have to be careful, as there are some quite valuable full-size early reproductions. For price savings, purchase the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights together as a bundle. Drafted by 33-year-old Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is the nation's most cherished symbol of liberty. The original Declaration is now exhibited in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom in Washington, DC. It has faded badly, largely because of poor preservation techniques during the 19th century. The document measures 29-3/4 inches by 24-1/2 inches. What's on the Back? People who watched the popular movie "National Treasure" want to know. At 33, Thomas Jefferson wrote the original draft of America's historic Declaration of Independence, which was approved by the Continental Congress after several days of debate and revisions on Continuing series on the Signers of the Declaration of Independence John Hancock III, whose signature is probably the most famous on the Declaration due to its size, (January 23, 1737 – October 8, 1793 ) was born in Braintree, Ma., in an area that is now in the city of Quincy. The Declaration of Independence states the principles on which our government, and our identity as Americans, are based. Unlike the other founding documents, the Declaration of Independence is not legally binding, but it is powerful. Here are examples of important printings and facsimiles of the Declaration of Independence—ranging from broadsides and newspapers printed in July 1776 to William J. Stone’s copperplate engraving and other, more decorative, early 19th century prints. Our chronological list of July 1776 and other significant Declaration-related imprints, including the earliest notices of independence is Large print makes this printable Declaration of Independence easy to read and use in history and social studies projects. Free to download and print. Size of the signed original Declaration of Independence in the National Archives in Washington, DC, is 24 1/2 inches wide and 29 3/4 inches high. Welcome to ushistory.org's Declaration of Independence website, providing a wealth of information about the Declaration, biographies of all the signers, lesson plans for introducing students to the colonial and revolutionary eras of American history, and much more. Where is the original Declaration? The original Declaration is now exhibited in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom in The Pocket Size Constitution of the United States and Bill of Rights: Including the Declaration of Independence, All Amendments, Historical Timeline, Index, and Glossary [The Founding Fathers, Blast, Jerry J.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Increasing the size of The Declaration of Independence to 12’x18’ did little to enhance its dynamism. In 1828, for example, John Randolph of Virginia wrote, the Declaration of Independence [ought] to be called the Shin-piece, for surely never was there before such a collection of legs submitted to the eyes of man. THE POCKET CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: US Constitution Book, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence Travel Size [Pocket constitution] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. This specially priced set includes all 3 large poster size Documents of Freedom: When you purchase this set, you automatically receive a 20% discount off the individual poster pricing of $19.95 each — a savings of $12.00. Receive an additional 20% off total store purchases over $75.00! The U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence are not just documents. The greatest charters of human liberty ever created can help you understand why America is so exceptional in its freedom and prosperity. Everyone should read them firsthand. Complete the form below and tell us where to send your FREE copy of America's most important documents. The Declaration of Independence Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, or independent, whether you are a support of Donald Trump or not, if you live and vote in the United States of America, you understand that The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence are two of the most important documents in American history. 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