The Declaration of
Independence
The
National Archives and Records Administration
History of the
drafting
of the document and analysis of the origins of the "Declaration."
George
Washington's Copy of the "Declaration of Independence"
See the copy
sent to George
Washington on July 6th, 1776.
The
Electric Ben Franklin
A
comprehensive site celebrating
one of the architects of the United States.
A
Biography of Alexander Hamilton
Links to key
documents about
Hamilton.
The
Rise and Fall of Alexander Hamilton
Brief
discussions of key
events and periods in Hamilton's life.
The
Federalist Papers
The website
devoted to the
study of the Federalist Papers that promoted the drafting of the U. S.
Constitution.
The
Federalist: Biography of James Madison
A discussion
of the key
role of James Madison in supporting the U. S. Constitution.
Thomas
Jefferson
The supporting
site for
Ken Burns' PBS film, "Thomas Jefferson."
Thomas
Paine National Association
A repository
of the works
of America's "greatest revolutionary and journalist."
Thomas
Paine
The Thomas
Paine website.
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| The title
section of the
"Dunlap" printed series of the "Declaration of Independence," the
printing
committee set to type perhaps as many as 80 copies on the night of July
5 for immediate distribution throughout the colonies. John Dunlap was
the
Congressional printer. One of 25 known copies still in existence sold
in
July, 2000, for $7.4 million dollars. The Dallas Public Library
displays
(on the 7th floor) perhaps the finest known copy from among the 25
originals. |
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