250th Anniversary Edition Copper Declaration of Independence Plaque

• National Archives Store Exclusive
• Made in the U.S.A.
• Solid copper, giclee print, wooden mount
• Ready to hang
• 10 X 13 1/2 inches
  
• Special Edition for the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.A.
• This item is not eligible for discounts unless explicitly mentioned in promotional offers

• Product Description

• Created to honor 250 years of American independence, this commemorative plaque pays tribute to the historic 1823 copperplate engraving of the Declaration of Independence by William J. Stone. The copper plaque honors the artistry and reverence of Stone’s work and pays homage to the nation’s founding document. Designed as a lasting keepsake for collectors, scholars, and patriots alike, it stands as a fitting celebration of America’s enduring pursuit of liberty.

Drafted by 33-year-old Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is the nation's most cherished symbol of liberty. It was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and announced that the 13 American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as independent states and no longer a part of the British Empire. Instead, they formed a union that would become a new nation: the United States of America.

Today, the Declaration of Independence continues to inspire people around the world to fight for freedom and equality.

On December 13, 1952, the Charters of Freedom were permanently relocated from the Library of Congress to the National Archives in a procession of tanks in an armored personnel carrier. Upon arrival, the documents were placed in a custom-built, 50-ton, steel and concrete, bomb- and fire-proof safe.

The original Declaration of Independence is on permanent display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.