Four Sites to Learn About Independence Day

Today is Independence Day, the day on which America celebrates its independence. The vote to declare independence took place on July 2nd, with a vote to approve the final declaration on July 4th. If you want to learn more about the Declaration of Independence, here are four places that you can start.

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If you want to learn about the Declaration of Independence, you can start with the agency that possesses the original document. The National Archives website contains information on three of the most important documents in American history: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. You can also view photos from the rotunda where these historical documents are on display.

The National Park Service may not possess the original document, but they do operate Independence Hall, the location where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Their website has an overview of the Declaration and links to additional resources.

The Library of Congress is also a great resource for information. While it doesn’t have as much information as the National Archives, it contains a timeline of the signing and many links that can serve as a launching pad to further details.

And finally, the Declaration of Independence exists thanks to the 56 individuals who signed it. As the Declaration states, these men pledge their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to take a stand for independence. The Daughters of the American Revolution website has a short biography of each man. If you want to go deeper, I recommend Benson Lossing’s book, Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.