1823 Facsimile of the Engrossed Copy

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The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson and edited by Benjamin Franklin?

The Declaration of Independence

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Research question…

When was the Declaration of Independence signed and who signed it?

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Wikipedia.org: United States Declaration of Independence
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History.com: Declaration of Independence
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US History.org: Declaration of Independence
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ConstitutionFacts: US Declaration of Independence: Fascinating Facts  – Offers readers facts about the constitution.