Where was the first public reading of the declaration of independence?

Answer 1

It was first signed in the Pennsylvania State House, later re-named Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Penn. <><><> For the many other possible answers to this question please see the detailed information given in the Related Link shown below.

Answer 2

The Declaration of Independence was first signed in the Pennsylvania State House, later re-named Independence Hall, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by just John Hancock and Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Convention. That handwritten document was later lost probably after the first printed verson was made. The Declaration on display now with the 56 signatures was not be signed until August 2, 1776 and not every person signed on that date either. Some persons signed it on later days.

Answer 3

On June 7, 1776, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, PA. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Linvingston were appointed to write the Declaration of Independence. It was proclaimed on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia.

Answer 4

On July 8th, 1776, in Philadelphia's Independence Square.

Answer 5

The Declaration of Independence was adopted in the Pennsylvania State House, later renamed Independence Hall, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The date of adoption was July 4, 1776.

Answer 6

Off the balcony of the Old State House in Boston.

Answer 7

On Monday, July 8, the Declaration of Independence was "proclaimed" (read aloud) by Col. John Nixon of the Philadelphia Committee of Safety at the State House in Philadelphia.