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AureliusIII
AureliusIII

A truly world changing document.

Whistler
Whistler

This is one of the most important documents, not just in U.S. history, but in world history.

nathan
nathan

I used blake's version of the Declaration, and wikipedia, to add annotations where some of the signers signed, even though they aren't very visible

blake
blake

Here is a cleaner version of the Declaration. http://www.footnote.com/image/6748213/

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From the 1776 Declaration of Independence to the 1964 Tonkin Gulf Resolution, nearly two hundred years of US history can be interpreted through these formative documents. View images of the originals and learn where each document is archived. This collection provides a first-hand look at some of the nation's high and low points, including the purchase of Alaska, the 1945 surrenders of Germany and Japan, recognition of Israel, censure of Joseph McCarthy, the 19th amendment, and more.

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American Milestone Documents
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View images of original documents representing some of the most historic milestones in United States history.
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Declaration of Independence
Year:
1776
Citation:
Engrossed copy of the Declaration of Independence, August 2, 1776; Miscellaneous Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789; Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention, 1774-1789, Record Group 360; National Archives.
Title:
Declaration of Independence
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