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John Trumbull
Coverage of John Trumbull in the Nexus archive.
- As America celebrates its 250th birthday, read the Declaration of Independence
The article commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, noting its approval by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia. It clarifies the document was not signed until August 2, 1776, and highlights the editor's reflection on its enduring significance. The text also references the Declaration's display at the National Museum of American History.