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title: Writing the Declaration of Independence
author: Jean Leon Gerome Ferris
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18469/writing-the-declaration-of-independence/
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updated: 2024-02-12
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# Writing the Declaration of Independence

_Authored by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris_

## Image File

[![Writing the Declaration of Independence](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18469.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18469.png)

## Image Caption

A painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris showing [Thomas Jefferson](https://www.worldhistory.org/Thomas_Jefferson/) (right), [Benjamin Franklin](https://www.worldhistory.org/Benjamin_Franklin/) (left), and [John Adams](https://www.worldhistory.org/John_Adams/) drafting the U.S. [Declaration of Independence](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2411/declaration-of-independence/) in 1776. (Virginia Historical Society, Library of Congress)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Ferris, J. L. G. (2024, February 12). Writing the Declaration of Independence. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18469/writing-the-declaration-of-independence/>
### Chicago
Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome. "Writing the Declaration of Independence." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 12, 2024. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18469/writing-the-declaration-of-independence/>.
### MLA
Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome. "Writing the Declaration of Independence." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 Feb 2024, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18469/writing-the-declaration-of-independence/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Writing_the_Declaration_of_Independence_1776_cph.3g09904.jpg) by [**Jean Leon Gerome Ferris**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Writing_the_Declaration_of_Independence_1776_cph.3g09904.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 12 February 2024. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.