1776 Collection (page 7)

A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence

Nathan Hale receiving instructions from George Washington in New York City for his intelligence mission behind
HALE & WASHINGTON IN NYC. Nathan Hale receiving instructions from George Washington in New York City for his intelligence mission behind the British lines. Illustration by Howard Pyle

Minute-Men of the Revolution: lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives
MINUTEMEN, 1776. Minute-Men of the Revolution: lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

American Continental dollar
CONTINENTAL DOLLAR, 1776. American Continental dollar

Colonel John Nixon making the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in the State House Yard
PHILADELPHIA, 1776. Colonel John Nixon making the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in the State House Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 8 July 1776

The Wise Men of Gotham and their Goose. Cartoon of John Stuart about to cut off the head of the goose who laid each day
WISE MEN OF GOTHAM, 1776. The Wise Men of Gotham and their Goose. Cartoon of John Stuart about to cut off the head of the goose who laid each day an egg of gold

Signing of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776. Drawing by Henry A. Ogden (1856-1936)
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Signing of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776. Drawing by Henry A. Ogden (1856-1936)

American seamstress and patriot. Then, now, and forever! Betsy Ross sewing the first flag with General George
BETSY ROSS (1752-1836). American seamstress and patriot. Then, now, and forever! Betsy Ross sewing the first flag with General George Washington standing alongside

Declaration: Signatures
DECLARATION: SIGNATURES. Second page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence

HOWE BROTHERS CARTOON, 1776. The Conference between the Brothers How to get Rich. English cartoon comment, c1776, on the Howe brothers, William, commander of the British army in America, and Richard

MRS. MURRAY AND LORD HOWE. Mary Lindley Murray detaining Lord Howe over tea at her mansion, allowing Israel Putnam to escape and the American forces to retreat to upper Manhattan, September 1776

U. S. MAP, 1776 / 1884. A map showing United States territorial acquisitions between 1776
U.S. MAP, 1776/1884. A map showing United States territorial acquisitions between 1776 and 1884

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Independence Hall in Philadelphia where the Continental Congress met to write the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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Siege of Charleston, South Carolina. by the British during the American Revolution. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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George Washington and his Continental Army ferried across the Delaware River to attack Trenton, New Jersey, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Declaration of Independence read to crowds in Philadelphia, 1776
John Nixon reading the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, July 8, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Wounded Hessian Colonel Rahl surrenders Trenton to George Washington, December 1776. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonists tearing down the kings arms from Independence Hall, July 8, 1776, in celebration of American independence Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Hessian commander Rahl mortally wounded during the American attack on Trenton, New Jersey, December 1776. Printed color engraving

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Thomas Jefferson reading his rough draft of the Declaration of Independence to Ben Franklin, 1776. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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"1776: A Glimpse into the Birth of a Nation" In 1776, thirteen original colonies united in pursuit of liberty and independence. Betsy Ross, with her skilled hands, sewed the first American flag that would become a symbol of freedom. Henry Mosler's captivating painting immortalizes this historic moment. Page 2 holds Abigail Adams' heartfelt letter to John Adams, written with ink on paper. Her words reflect the courage and determination that fueled the revolutionary spirit during those turbulent times. A signed copy of the Declaration of Independence serves as a tangible reminder of July 4th, 1776 - when brave men put their names to paper and declared America's sovereignty. John Paul Jones received his commission as a US Navy captain through an important document that recognized his role in shaping naval warfare for years to come. The Battle of Long Island stands as a testament to the sacrifices made by patriots who fought valiantly for their newfound nation amidst adversity in New York during the Revolutionary War. The Pine Tree flag fluttered proudly during the American Revolution, representing resilience and unity among colonists striving for liberty against British rule. Thomas Paine's influential pamphlet "Common Sense, " showcased on John Adams' personal second edition title-page, ignited revolutionary fervor across America - its powerful ideas resonating still today. Eta Hoffmann's signature graces another treasured artifact from this era – reminding us that even beyond borders, people were inspired by America’s fight for freedom. Amidst all these historical milestones lies The Croton Flour Mills – George V. Hecker & Co. , which played its part in sustaining communities during these tumultuous times – nourishing both bodies and spirits alike with essential sustenance. These glimpses into 1776 offer us insight into an extraordinary period where dreams took shape and heroes emerged; they remind us why we cherish our hard-fought liberties today.