American Revolution, Second Continential Congress

American Revolution, Second Continential Congress, Philadelphia, 1775-1776. The authors and delegates who approved the Declaration of Independence in front of the Statehouse (Independence Hall). John Nixon stands on the steps, from where he will publicly read the Declaration on July 8, 1776. At the top of the steps are five authors: Jefferson, Sherman, Adams, Franklin, Livingston. The scene is bordered by emblems of the States and patriotic symbols

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1770s 30-40 Colonies Continental Continential Declaration Delegates Founding Hand-colored Jefferson Lcgr1905 Lcgr2019 Livingston Patriots Radicals Sherman Signer Signers

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