The Declaration of Independence, or as it is formally known, the Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States, is the founding document for the United States and was signed by the fifty-six original delegates of the Second Continental Congress, who would later be referred to as the Founding Fathers and include some of the most prominent political minds of the time, including George Washington Thomas Jefferson. The Declaration of Independence remains one of the most reprinted and influential documents in history, and five of the delegates were in charge of authoring the work. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston are credited as the authors. The Declaration of Independence was not just a local proclamation. It was distributed internationally, serving as a model for numerous similar claims in the following centuries,. Its influence was particularly felt during the twentieth century, when decolonization efforts swept across Africa. Many new nations gained sovereignty, breaking free from colonial rule by European powers such as Great Britain, France, and the Netherlands. This engraving was completed by Native Massachusetts resident George Girdler Smith, who was born in 1795, the same year the Revolutionary War broke out,, and remains an enduring testament to the grandeur and importance that this document represents. Its classical style and reverent tone transport the viewer back in time, illustrating the historical significance of the Declaration of Independence. Additional Details ------------------------------ Bullet point: HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You?ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1850 Declaration of Independence Poster Photo. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well. Product description: The Declaration of Independence, or as it is formally known, the Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States, is the founding document for the United States and was signed by the fifty-six original delegates of the Second Continental Congress, who would later be referred to as the Founding Fathers and include some of the most prominent political minds of the time, including George Washington Thomas Jefferson. The Declaration of Independence remains one of the most reprinted and influential documents in history, and five of the delegates were in charge of authoring the work. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston are credited as the authors. The Declaration of Independence was not just a local proclamation. It was distributed internationally, serving as a model for numerous similar claims in the following centuries,. Its influence was particularly felt during the twentieth century, when decolonization efforts swept across Africa. Many new nations gained sovereignty, breaking free from colonial rule by European powers such as Great Britain, France, and the Netherlands. This engraving was completed by Native Massachusetts resident George Girdler Smith, who was born in 1795, the same year the Revolutionary War broke out,, and remains an enduring testament to the grandeur and importance that this document represents. Its classical style and reverent tone transport the viewer back in time, illustrating the historical significance of the Declaration of Independence.