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Photograph of the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Faulkner

Photograph of the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Fau...

The artist Barry Faulkner painted this mural representing Thomas Jefferson and his committee, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston, submitting the Declaration of Independence t... More

Photograph of the Left Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Faulkner

Photograph of the Left Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Indepe...

In this detail of the Barry Faulkner mural, The Declaration of Independence, the figures pictured from left to right are: Stephen Hopkins, Samuel Adams, and Thomas McKean. Historic Photograph File of National A... More

Photograph of the Left Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Faulkner

Photograph of the Left Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Indepe...

In this detail of the Barry Faulkner mural, The Declaration of Independence, the figures pictured from left to right in the front row are: Robert Morris, Samuel Chase, Charles Carroll, Stephen, Hopkins, Samuel ... More

In Congress, July 4, 1776.  The Unanimous Dedication of thirteen united States Of America...VERBOTEN!   You Can't Let This Happen.  BUY MORE BONDS.

In Congress, July 4, 1776. The Unanimous Dedication of thirteen unite...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph related to World War Two, National Socialism, The Third Reich, Europe under Nazi occupation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Pi... More

Photograph of The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution Leaving the Library of Congress under Armed Guard

Photograph of The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution Lea...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph related to history of the US National Archives, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Close Up View of the Box and the Removal of the Cover Paper

Close Up View of the Box and the Removal of the Cover Paper

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Waiting for the New Declaration of Independence

Waiting for the New Declaration of Independence

Berryman Political Cartoon Collection Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photographs of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution Arriving at the National Archives

Photographs of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution Arrivi...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph of a parade, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Representative Gerald Ford Pointing Out the Declaration of Independence to Three Constituents in the Rotunda at the National Archives in Washington, DC

Photograph of Representative Gerald Ford Pointing Out the Declaration ...

Scrapbooks Public domain photograph - United States History, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Printing of Subsequent Copies - Public domain  engraving

Printing of Subsequent Copies - Public domain engraving

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Printing of Subsequent Copies - Public domain  engraving

Printing of Subsequent Copies - Public domain engraving

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Maj. Gen. Margaret W. Boor, commanding general of the

Maj. Gen. Margaret W. Boor, commanding general of the

Maj. Gen. Margaret W. Boor, commanding general of the Army Reserve’s 99th Regional Support Command, administers the Oath of Enlistment to three-dozen Army recruits outside Philadelphia’s Independence Hall June ... More

Photograph of the Library of Congress Interior

Photograph of the Library of Congress Interior

This is a photograph of an overhead view of the shrine for the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution in the Library of Congress. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel

Photograph of the Declaration of Independence Being Placed in the Exhibit Case at the National Archives

Photograph of the Declaration of Independence Being Placed in the Exhi...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph related to history of the US National Archives, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Returning the Printing Plate - Public domain  engraving

Returning the Printing Plate - Public domain engraving

Original caption: Mr. Lo Vecchio – Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printer returning printing plate to James L. Gear – NARS. 1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engra... More

Press with Plate Still on Press Bed after First Trial Printing with Tissue

Press with Plate Still on Press Bed after First Trial Printing with Ti...

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Plate after Ink had been Applied, First Inking

Plate after Ink had been Applied, First Inking

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Photograph of Library of Congress Employees Removing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution from a Display Prior to Transfer to the National Archives

Photograph of Library of Congress Employees Removing the Declaration o...

In this photograph, pictured from left to right are: Mr. Alvin W. Kremer, Keeper of the Collection; Mr. Delmar W. McClellan, Assistant; and Randolph Daily, guard. Historic Photograph File of National Archives ... More

President Gerald R. Ford and White House Coordinator of Bicentennial Affairs Milt Mitler Viewing a Plaque of the Declaration of Independence Written Out in Alphabet Noodles

President Gerald R. Ford and White House Coordinator of Bicentennial A...

Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs Public domain photograph of US government, White House, Office of President of the United States of America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Removal of Additional Ink with Cheese Cloth

Removal of Additional Ink with Cheese Cloth

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Placing Paper on Printing Plate, Washington, D.C

Placing Paper on Printing Plate, Washington, D.C

Original caption: Left to Right, Unidentified woman, Virginia Harris – Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printer’s Assistant James L. Gear – NARS, Mr. George Alces – Bureau of Engraving and Printing Foreman and ... More

Removal of Excess Ink - Public domain  engraving

Removal of Excess Ink - Public domain engraving

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Printing of Subsequent Copies, Washington, D.C

Printing of Subsequent Copies, Washington, D.C

Original caption: Left to Right, Unidentified woman, Virginia Harris – Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printer’s Assistant James L. Gear – NARS, Mr. George Alces – Bureau of Engraving and Printing Foreman, Mr.... More

Preparing Ink and Roller for Inking of the Plate

Preparing Ink and Roller for Inking of the Plate

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Photograph of the Center Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Faulkner

Photograph of the Center Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Inde...

In this detail of the Barry Faulkner mural, The Declaration of Independence, the figures pictured from left to right are: Thomas McKean, George Wythe, John Dickinson, William Floyd, Abraham Clark, William Eller... More

The Box on which the Plate was Heated to Soften the Wax and the Printer Mr. Angelo LoVecchio

The Box on which the Plate was Heated to Soften the Wax and the Printe...

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Religious Freedom Byway - Thomas Stone National Historic Site in the Summer

Religious Freedom Byway - Thomas Stone National Historic Site in the S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An expansive green lawn runs to the elegant, redbrick home of Thomas Stone, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Location: Thom... More

Photograph of Caption For Charters of Freedom Display Scale Model

Photograph of Caption For Charters of Freedom Display Scale Model

Original caption: Scale model of vault mechanism that safe-guards the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. When the red light is on, the mechanism to drive this model is functi... More

Printing of Subsequent Copies, Washington, D.C

Printing of Subsequent Copies, Washington, D.C

Original caption: Virginia Harris – Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printer’s Assistant. Printing of subsequent copies. 1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver W... More

Photograph of the Center Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Faulkner

Photograph of the Center Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Inde...

In this detail of the Barry Faulkner mural, The Declaration of Independence, the figures pictured from left to right are: Thomas McKean, George Wythe, John Dickinson, William Floyd, Abraham Clark, William Eller... More

Photograph of the Key to Personages Featured in the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Faulkner

Photograph of the Key to Personages Featured in the Mural, The Declara...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph related to history of the US National Archives, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of the Installation of the Declaration of Independence in Exhibit Case

Photograph of the Installation of the Declaration of Independence in E...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph related to history of the US National Archives, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Visit of the President of Uruguay, Senor Luis de Batlle Berres

Photograph of Visit of the President of Uruguay, Senor Luis de Batlle ...

Original caption: After viewing the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, His Excellency Senor de Batlle Berres and his son examine at the shrine an original letter from General... More

Cleaning of Plate after Completion of Test Printing

Cleaning of Plate after Completion of Test Printing

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Printing of Subsequent Copies - Public domain  engraving

Printing of Subsequent Copies - Public domain engraving

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Placing Paper for Printing over the Printing Plate

Placing Paper for Printing over the Printing Plate

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Photograph of the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Faulkner

Photograph of the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Fau...

The artist Barry Faulkner painted this mural representing Thomas Jefferson and his committee, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston, submitting the Declaration of Independence t... More

Photograph of The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution on Display in the Library of Congress Prior to the Removal to the National Archives

Photograph of The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution on ...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph related to history of the US National Archives, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Inspection of the First Printed Paper Copy

Inspection of the First Printed Paper Copy

Original caption: Left to Right, Unidentified man, James L. Gear – NARS and Mr. George Alces – Bureau of Engraving and Printing Foreman. Inspection of first printed paper copy. 1976 Printing of the Declaration... More

Printing of Subsequent Copies - Public domain portrait engraving

Printing of Subsequent Copies - Public domain portrait engraving

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Printing of Subsequent Copies - Public domain  engraving

Printing of Subsequent Copies - Public domain engraving

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Photograph of the Left Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Faulkner

Photograph of the Left Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Indepe...

In this detail of the Barry Faulkner mural, The Declaration of Independence, the figures pictured from left to right in the front row are: Robert Morris, Samuel Chase, Charles Carroll, Stephen, Hopkins, Samuel ... More

Photograph Showing the Placing of the Declaration of Independence in its Exhibit Case at the National Archives

Photograph Showing the Placing of the Declaration of Independence in i...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph related to history of the US National Archives, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Visit of President Maurice Yameogo of Upper Volta to the National Archives

Visit of President Maurice Yameogo of Upper Volta to the National Arch...

Original caption: Dr. Robert H. Bahmer, Acting Archivist of the United States, shows His Excellency President Yameogo the facsimiles of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of rights ... More

Press Used for Printing the Copies

Press Used for Printing the Copies

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Inspecting Depth of Engraved Letters, Washington, D.C

Inspecting Depth of Engraved Letters, Washington, D.C

Original caption: Left to right, Bureau of Engraving and Printing Photoengraver and Graver Plate Finisher, Mr. Charles Bongard inspecting depth of engraved letters, Mr. George Alces – Bureau of Engraving and Pr... More

Photograph of the Center Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Faulkner

Photograph of the Center Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Inde...

In this detail of the Barry Faulkner mural, The Declaration of Independence, the figures pictured from left to right are: George Wythe, John Dickinson, William Floyd, Abraham Clark, William Ellery, John Withers... More

Photograph of Mr. Karl Hoblitzelle Presenting a Copy of the Declaration of Independence of the State of Texas to the Archivist of the United States, Dr. Wayne Grover, Accompanied by Senator Paul Wakefield

Photograph of Mr. Karl Hoblitzelle Presenting a Copy of the Declaratio...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph related to history of the US National Archives, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Removal of Additional Ink with Cheese Cloth

Removal of Additional Ink with Cheese Cloth

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Inspection of the First Printed Paper Copy

Inspection of the First Printed Paper Copy

Original caption: Left to Right, Mr. George Alces – Bureau of Engraving and Printing Foreman, and Mr. Lo Vecchio – Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printer. Inspection of first printed paper copy. 1976 Printin... More

Placing Paper on Printing Plate - Public domain  engraving

Placing Paper on Printing Plate - Public domain engraving

Original caption: Virginia Harris – Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printer’s Assistant placing paper on printing plate. 1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver ... More

Rotating Press for Printing the First Paper Copy

Rotating Press for Printing the First Paper Copy

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Removing of Excess Ink - Public domain  engraving

Removing of Excess Ink - Public domain engraving

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Photograph of the Right Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Faulkner

Photograph of the Right Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Indep...

In this detail of the Barry Faulkner mural, The Declaration of Independence, the figures pictured from left to right are: John Adams, Robert R. Livingston, Benjamin Franklin, Richard Henry Lee, and Thomas Nelso... More

Photograph Showing the Placing of the Declaration of Independence in its Exhibit Case at the National Archives

Photograph Showing the Placing of the Declaration of Independence in i...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph related to history of the US National Archives, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Application of Ink to Printing Plate

Application of Ink to Printing Plate

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Inspection of the First Printed Paper Copy

Inspection of the First Printed Paper Copy

Original caption: Left to Right, Mr. George Alces – Bureau of Engraving and Printing Foreman, and Mr. Lo Vecchio – Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printer. Inspection of first printed paper copy. 1976 Printin... More

Removal of Excess Ink - Public domain scan / engraving

Removal of Excess Ink - Public domain scan / engraving

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Photograph of the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Faulkner

Photograph of the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Fau...

The artist Barry Faulkner painted this mural representing Thomas Jefferson and his committee, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston, submitting the Declaration of Independence t... More

Photograph of the Right Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Faulkner

Photograph of the Right Section of the Mural, The Declaration of Indep...

In this detail of the Barry Faulkner mural, The Declaration of Independence, the figures pictured from left to right are: Benjamin Harrison, Samuel Huntington, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, John Adams, Rober... More

Photograph of The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution on Display at the Library of Congress, Randolph Daily, Guard

Photograph of The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution on ...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel Public domain photograph related to history of the US National Archives, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Printing of Subsequent Copies - Public domain  engraving

Printing of Subsequent Copies - Public domain engraving

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Cleaning of Plate after Completion of Test Printing

Cleaning of Plate after Completion of Test Printing

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Close Up View of the Box and the Removal of the Cover Paper

Close Up View of the Box and the Removal of the Cover Paper

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Printing of Subsequent Copies - Public domain  engraving

Printing of Subsequent Copies - Public domain engraving

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Photograph of Declaration of Independence in the Shrine in the Exhibition Hall, Photographed under Natural Light

Photograph of Declaration of Independence in the Shrine in the Exhibit...

Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printer and Foreman, Washington, D.C

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printer and Foreman, Washington, D.C

Original caption: Left to right, Mr. Lo Vecchio – Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printer, Mr. George Alces – Bureau of Engraving and Printing Foreman, and James L. Gear – NARS. 1976 Printing of the Declarati... More

Service members, re-enactors and other citizens march

Service members, re-enactors and other citizens march

Service members, re-enactors and other citizens march from Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center to Independence Hall June 14 to celebrate Flag Day and the Army’s 240th birthday during the 2015 Stripes an... More

First Lt. Karl Schoch, a paratrooper assigned to 1st

First Lt. Karl Schoch, a paratrooper assigned to 1st

First Lt. Karl Schoch, a paratrooper assigned to 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, reads the Declaration of Independence in front of a formation at Adazi, Latvia, July 4 as part of a ... More

Removing of Excess Ink - Public domain  engraving

Removing of Excess Ink - Public domain engraving

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Chalk Used for Final Polishing and Ink Removal before Printing

Chalk Used for Final Polishing and Ink Removal before Printing

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Application of Ink to Printing Plate

Application of Ink to Printing Plate

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport, command sergeant

Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport, command sergeant

Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport, command sergeant major of the U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine Command, stands with three-dozen Army recruits outside Philadelphia’s Independence Hall June 14 to celebrate... More

Application of Ink to Printing Plate

Application of Ink to Printing Plate

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Pearl Harbor Survivor Alex Horanzy and the youngest

Pearl Harbor Survivor Alex Horanzy and the youngest

Pearl Harbor Survivor Alex Horanzy and the youngest of three-dozen Army recruits cut the ceremonial Army birthday cake outside Philadelphia’s Independence Hall with help from Maj. Gen. Margaret W. Boor, command... More

Removing of Excess Ink - Public domain  engraving

Removing of Excess Ink - Public domain engraving

1976 Printing of the Declaration of Independence from the Copperplate made by Engraver William J. Stone in 1823

Three-dozen Army recruits take the Oath of Enlistment

Three-dozen Army recruits take the Oath of Enlistment

Three-dozen Army recruits take the Oath of Enlistment outside Philadelphia’s Independence Hall June 14 to celebrate Flag Day and the Army’s 240th birthday during the 2015 Stripes and Stars Festival. The festiva... More

Inspecting Depth of Engraved Letters, Washington, D.C

Inspecting Depth of Engraved Letters, Washington, D.C

Original caption: Left to right Bureau of Engraving and Printing Photoengraver and Graver Plate Finisher, Mr. Charles Bongard inspecting depth of Left to right, Bureau of Engraving and Printing Photoengraver an... More

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