While the Declaration of Independence proudly proclaims your unalienable rights to "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness," let this elegant ceramic coaster stand guard over your tabletop with equal devotion.

Every Independence Day, there’s an electric vibe at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. As the sun hits the red, white, and blue banners hanging between the columns, the fife and drum corps start playing those classic tunes that remind us why we celebrate. This coaster captures that special moment, bringing a little piece of America’s history right to your table.

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.