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The 'adoption,' or acceptance, of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776

The adoption of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776

CREDIT: Ormsby, Waterman Lilly, engraver. "Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776 / painted by J. Trumbull; engraved by W.L. Ormsby, N.Y.," 1876(?). Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress. Reproduction Number LC-DIG-pga-02322.



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