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  • Declaration of Independence in its encasement

    Declaration of Independence in its encasement in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom

  • Declaration of Independence in its encasement

    Declaration of Independence in its encasement in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom

  • Declaration of Independence with John Hancock's signature

    Declaration of Independence with John Hancock's signature

  • Declaration of Independence showing handprint

    Declaration of Independence showing handprint in lower left corner

  • Declaration of Independence showing handprint

    Declaration of Independence showing handprint in lower left corner

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
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  • Back of the Declaration of Independence

    Back of the Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Declaration of Independence in its encasement
    Declaration of Independence in its encasement
    Declaration of Independence with John Hancock's signature
    Declaration of Independence showing handprint
    Declaration of Independence showing handprint
    Declaration of Independence
    Back of the Declaration of Independence
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