Signers of the Declaration of Independence - Original Handwritten Signatures #1936790 (License: Personal Use)

This high-resolution image captures the iconic handwritten signatures from the engrossed copy of the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, and signed primarily on August 2, 1776. Prominent names such as John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams are clearly visible, each rendered in distinctive 18th-century cursive script. The document reflects the courage and unity of the Founding Fathers in declaring American independence from Great Britain.

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