Of all his writings, Thomas Jefferson's most famous and far-reaching was undoubtedly his draft of the Declaration of Independence. Although the issue of slavery was widely debated -- both the ...

click image for close-up John Trumbull's life-size painting of the First Continental Congress, assembled to sign the Declaration of Independence, was copied from a miniature (21.2 x 31.2 inches ...

How many of these Declaration ... to help draft the Declaration. Fun history fact: Franklin also signed the Constitution.

the brilliant author of the historic Declaration of Independence, affirmed specifically in writing what must be considered “unalienable Rights.” James Madison added the first 10 Amendments to ...

A copy of the Declaration of Independence printed by a secret British loyalist is likely to make up to $4 million at auction.