9 Things You May Not Know About the Declaration of Independence

DSCN9988 Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, celebrates the adoption by the Continental Congress of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On the 236th birthday of the United States, explore nine surprising facts about one of America’s most important founding documents.

1. The Declaration of Independence wasn’t signed on July 4, 1776.

2. More than one copy exists.

3. When news of the Declaration of Independence reached New York City, it started a riot.

4. Eight of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were born in Britain.

5. One signer later recanted.

6. There was a 44-year age difference between the youngest and oldest signers.

7. Two additional copies have been found in the last 25 years. 

8. The Declaration of Independence spent World War II in Fort Knox.

9. There is something written on the back of the Declaration of Independence.

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