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Where did the origanal copy of the Declaration of Independence go after it was signed?
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== == The original was not sent to the king. It sits today on display in the National Archives in Washington D.C. No official notice was given by the Congress to the British government that independence had been declared. Mail packets carried printed copies to England where they were given to government officials and printed in newspapers. British officials, such as General Howe, also included copies in their official reports to London. One copy had been sent to him directly on a British ship, but the ship was blown off course and landed in Ireland. The contents of the Declaration O Independence were published in a Belfast newspaper. That copy apparently never got to King George, but others that were forwarded to King George by other people did reach him.
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What date was the Declaration of Independence signed on?
On July 4, 1776, John Hancock and Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, signed the first copy. Later Congress directed the Declaration be engrossed and signed by all delegates. Most of the delgates whose names are on the Declaration signed it on August 2, 1776. A few delegates signed on later days.
If you wanted to see the original signed copy of the declaration of independence which us city would you visit?
The original Declaration of Independence is on display at the National Archives Building in Washington, D. C. It is in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom.
When did the last delegate sign the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas McKean of Delaware was probably the last of the delegates to sign the Declaration of Independence. When Congress ordered the printing of an official copy of the document, including the names of the signers, in January, 1777, McKean's name was not on the list. He later signed the official copy, or the printer may have just made a mistake and left his name off. .
When was the Declaration of Independence first signed?
The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the second continental congress on July 4th, 1776 (Independence Day). This agreement was based on working edited copies of Thomas Jefferson's work. On July 8th, 1776 in Independence Square, Colonel John Nixon read one such copy allowed to the public, so empowering those who heard it that they stormed the Pennsylvania State house, ripped down the king's coat of arms, and burned it. It wasn't until early August, 1776, after the final copy had been written, that it was actually signed by the delegates.
Does the U.S have the original copy of the declaration of independence?
No. The very original has been lost.
Who was first to sign the draft copy of declaration of independece?
what two future presidents signed the deceleration of Independence
What date was the Declaration of Independence signed on?
On July 4, 1776, John Hancock and Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, signed the first copy. Later Congress directed the Declaration be engrossed and signed by all delegates. Most of the delgates whose names are on the Declaration signed it on August 2, 1776. A few delegates signed on later days.
Date the declaration of independence was signed?
Most members of congress signed the official, engrossed copy on August 2, 1776.
If you wanted to see the original signed copy of the declaration of independence which us city would you visit?
The original Declaration of Independence is on display at the National Archives Building in Washington, D. C. It is in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom.
Where is America's copy of the Declaration of Independence?
the Declaration is in the National Mall
When did Thomas Jefferson sign the declaration of independence?
Virtually every delegate signed on August 2, 1776. Only John Hancock signed it on July 4, 1776. James Madison did NOT sign the Declaration of Independence, however he was a signer of the Constitution.
Although the Declaration of Independence was signed July 4 1776 it took how many years for Americans to gain that freedom?
The Declaration of Independence was not signed on July 4, 1776. The first version was signed only by John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Later, Congress authorized an engrossed copy be made and signed by the members of Congress. This did not happen till August 3, 1776 and even then several of the 56 signers were not present and signed on later days.
Who printed the official copy of the decoration of independence?
It's declaration*.
Is it possible that I have an original copy of the declaration of independence?
Depends on who you are, buddy :-)
What year was the signing of the declaration of independence?
It was signed in 1776 (although several signatures were added later than the others).The Declaration of Independence is an open letter to George III, explaining why the American colonies considered themselves free from British rule. It was written by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, with changes suggested by others including Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. It was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
What state and city can you find the original copy of the declaration of independence?
the answer is pennsylvania
Who was the first to sign the draft copy of the declaration of independence?
John Handcock
