“When in the course of human events…
John Trumbull’s painting “Declaration of Independence” – the presenation of the draft document to Congress (not the signing, as generally assumed). The five-man committee depicted above: John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin
George Washington – military leader (that little skirmish with the British), statesman (1st American President), modest man (wouldn’t stand for a second election, wouldn’t be called “His Excellencey”)
Images courtesy of Mt. Vernon.org. Click here for a virtual interiors tour.
John Adams – lawyer (small town lawyer Braintree, MA), author (wrote the Massachusetts State Constitution), statesman (2nd US President).John Adams died on July 4th, 1826. The same day as Thomas Jefferson.
Images of Adams’ birthplace (top) and home later in life (called “Peacefield”). Courtesy of John Adams National Historic Park
Thomas Jefferson, author (main author of that little document known as The Declaration of Independence), statesman (3rd US President), architect (Monticello).Thomas Jefferson died on July 4th, 1826, the same day as John Adams.
All images courtesy of Monticello.org
The Assembly Hall, where Declaration of Independence was signed. Photo by Dan Smith.
Independence Hall – Philadelphia
Old City – Philadelphia
….And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”
Happy July 4th everyone!
I visited Philly once and it was just beautiful. It was so inspiring to be around all that history where our nation was born. Some of the friendliest people too!
I’ve never been there, but hope to at some point. It looks a lot like Boston – especially the pic of Old Town – just like our Beacon Hill.
These are fabulous pictures and wonderful links. Such historical sites. It's awe-inspiring seeing these buildings.