Reading of the Declaration of Independence

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Description

This is a copy of artwork showing the reading of the Declaration of Independence from the East balcony of the Old State House in Boston, Massachusetts. It was gathered as part of the George Washington Bicentennial Commission in 1931-1932. The Commission’s purpose was to celebrate the birth and accomplishments of Washington, and to collect, preserve, and publish writings, artworks, and photographs pertinent to his life and times.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch.

National Archives Identifier: 532942

Full Citation: Photograph 148-GW-1141; Reading of the Declaration of Independence from the East balcony of the Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts July 18, 1776. Copy of artwork.,; 7/18/1776; The George Washington Bicentennial Commission, 1931 – 1932; Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch, Record Group 148; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/reading-declaration-independence/, March 31, 2026]

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