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Declaration of independence location. We hold permanent records created by the. The declaration of independence is one of the most prominent efforts by human beings to stand up in the face of tyranny and proclaim that. Supreme court federal district courts in the district of columbia select federal agencies we also house pre world war i military service records for. Does that seem like a strong statement.
The declaration of independence. Load more founding fathers declaration of independence museums history politics society american. Located at 701 constitution ave nw washington dc 20408. The united states declaration of independence is the pronouncement adopted by the second continental congress meeting at the pennsylvania state house now known as independence hall in philadelphia pennsylvania on july 4 1776 the declaration explained why the thirteen colonies at war with the kingdom of great britain regarded themselves as thirteen independent sovereign states no longer.
The declaration is found in the national archives in washington d c. It is located in the national archives in washington dc. It reads original declaration of independence dated 4th july 1776 this docket identifying label was visible when the document was rolled up for storage. The declaration of independence is one of the most important documents in human history and every citizen of the united states has the privilege of enjoying its benefits every day.
The declaration of independence back there is one line of text along the bottom edge on the back of the declaration. The museum wing of the national archives the national archives museum is the home of the declaration of independence constitution and bill of rights. Open daily 10 a m. The declaration probably received some pretty rough treatment in those days.
For its first few years of existence it was quickly gathered up by the continental congress as they fled from town to town to escape the british army. The declaration of independence is located in the national archives in washington dc. Army and confederate veterans pre 1940 vessel and station log books for the u s. Admission is always free.
Declaration of independence is a 12 by 18 foot 3 7 by 5 5 m oil on canvas painting by american john trumbull depicting the presentation of the draft of the declaration of independence to congress it was based on a much smaller version of the same scene presently held by the yale university art gallery.