The original name on the first written and printed version was "In Congress, July4, 1776 A DECLARATION by the REPRESENTATIVES of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA in GENERAL CONGRESS ASSEMBLED" Then Congress ordered it engrossed and signed by the members of Congress. The engrossed version was titled: "IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America" The engrossed version used the lower case "united" by mistake and without Congressional approval.
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It was created to make people learn to spell independencecorrectly - sadly - it failed !
The committee presented the final draft before Congress on June 28, 1776, and Congress adopted the final text of the Declaration of Independence on July 4.
The Declaration of Independence was engrossed on parchment paper that was actually stretched animal skin. The skin was treated with lime to increase durability.
-Rough Draft: Library of Congress -Engrossed Copy: National Archives and Records Administration
where is the original declaration of de independenceon display
She was engrossed in the movie.
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the original Constitution and the original declaration of Independence
Most members of congress signed the official, engrossed copy on August 2, 1776.
The summer of 1776 was a harrowing time for the British colonies in America. Open warfare with the mother country had erupted a year earlier and the future was filled with political and military uncertainties.