573, Library of Congress, Accessed 6 July 2021. “Reading the Declaration of Independence by John Nixon, from Independence Hall, Philadelphia, July 8, 1776.” Illustration. President Richard Nixon planned the Nation’s bicentennial celebration.Ībbey, Edwin Austin.The well-respected orator and abolitionist figure, Frederick Douglass, gave a poignant 4th of July keynote speech, “This Fourth of July is yours, not mine.John Trumbull, the artist commissioned to paint the four portraits documenting the revolution, traveled the East Coast during a four year span to paint miniatures of the founding fathers for accuracy.
On July 8, 1776, John Nixon read the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.Today, we would like to highlight some lesser-known but exciting facts surrounding this vital document. It is part of the school curriculum, written about in Pulitzer Prize-winning novels, showcased at Walt Disney World, and acted out on the silver screen. Many know the history of the birth of our Nation. This past Sunday, July 4, 2021, our Nation celebrated its 245th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives and Records Administration, T.2006.1.123 On display at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.Ī silver alloy relief of nine men signing the Declaration of Independence. Stone engraving facsimile of the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence: Lesser-Known Facts The Education and Public Programs Team at the Nixon Library is pleased to remind you that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) continues to be an excellent source for entertaining and historical content! Simply follow the links below for additional information.
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