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Declaration of Independence
adoption by the Second Continental Congress
political writing in colonial America
role of John Adams
text of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson, author
see also American Revolution
4th of July
American ideals
framers and signers
memorials
Colonial National Historical Park
Constitution Gardens
iconic painting by John Trumbull
Independence Hall
Jefferson Memorial
Liberty Bell
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
nonsigner John Dickinson
original document
publication of the Declaration
quotations
readings and ratification
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