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The first official form of the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776. It was signed only by John Hancock and Charles Thomson as Secretary to the Congress then sent to a printer. The Declaration of Independence with all the 56 delegates' signatures was signed at later dates and perhaps in various places. It is not known for certain if that document was signed fully in Pennsylvania, because that signing did not take place until August 2, 1776 and not all delegates signed all at the same time.
Only two men actually signed the Declaration on July 4: President of Continental Congress (& delegate from Massachusetts) John Hancock and Secretary of Congress Charles Thomson. Thomson provided the 'attesting signature' so as to make the document legal. The Declaration was then sent to the printer John Dunlap, copied and publically distributed. These are known as the 200 Dunlap broadsides. A copy was sent to George Washington, who then read it aloud to the Continental Army. Most of the rest of the delegates to Congress signed on August 2.
The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, PA on July 2, 1776. It was announced to the public on July 4, 1776 which is now the American Day of Independence.
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The Declaration of Independence was signed in which year-?
The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia on July 2, 1776.
When was the declaration of independence supposed to be signed?
July 2, 1776
Signing of Declaration of Independence?
The Signing of the Declaration of Independence was a very important date in US history. It was not signed on the 4th of July, but on the 1st of July in 1776. Eight of the 56 signers were British.
What year did they sign the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed. Every Independence Day - July 4 - marks a new anniversary for the United States.
When did the approval of the declaration of independence take place?
July 4, 1776 -------Accutally whoever answerd this the Declaration of Independence was passed by the 2nd continental congress on July 2,1776----Your welcome
The Declaration of Independence was signed in which year-?
The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia on July 2, 1776.
The Declaration of Independence was signed in?
it was signed in July 4, 1776
When was the declaration of independence supposed to be signed?
July 2, 1776
What was signed first constitution or declaration of independence?
Declaration of Independence was signed July 4th 1776 ( this is why we have 4th of July) Constitution 1789
What document is signed July 4th 1776?
The Declaration of Independence was finalized on July 2, 1776, however officially established on July 4, 1776. This is why we have Independence Day or the Fourth of July after this document declaring the United States independent from British Parliament.
Why is the Fourth of July Independence Day?
The reason Independence Day is on July Fourth is because in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed. This was on July Fourth and come on declaration of INDEPENDENCE and INDEPENDENCE day. :)
On the 4 of July in 1776 what important paper was signed?
The American 'Declaration of Independence' was signed on 4 July 1776.
When was the declaration if independence signed?
July 2, 1776. not July 4
What is on July 4?
The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776.
Why the Declaration of Independence is being signed?
It was signed so colonists can have their independence and was signed July 4, 1776.
Was the declaration of independence signed?
Yes, on July 4, 1776
Signing of Declaration of Independence?
The Signing of the Declaration of Independence was a very important date in US history. It was not signed on the 4th of July, but on the 1st of July in 1776. Eight of the 56 signers were British.
