From The Vaults: The Declaration of Independence

In this segment of From the Vaults, Mark Dimunation and Amanda Zimmerman discuss a landmark document in American history, John Dunlap’s printing of the Declaration of Independence on the night of July 4, 1776. On the morning of July 5, printed copies of the Declaration were dispatched by members of Congress to various assemblies as well as to the commanders of Continental troops. Dimunation and Zimmerman discuss the formation of the this foundational document and how it arrived at the Library of Congress. For transcript and more information, visit https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-10171