Summary

A meticulously preserved artifact of American history, known as the engraving of the Declaration of Independence, was commissioned by John Quincy Adams and created by renowned engraver William James Stone in 1823. This specific copy, consisting of only around fifty known instances of the original 1823 work, remains a crucial historical object for understanding the political transition of the nation. It was the only copy that was intended to be exhibited in the Library of Congress. While the full text of the document is preserved, its physical form as an engraving holds a special importance within the history of art.

Title

Home - Freedom Plane

Description

The Freedom Plane National Tour is a National Archives traveling exhibition bringing seven original Founding-era documents to eight U.S. cities in commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Inspired by the Bicentennial Freedom Train, the Freedo

Keywords

national, constitution, documents, museum, john, archives, original, freedom, tour, history, july, stone, declaration, independence, adams, delegates, oaths

NS Lookup

A 5.100.156.20, A 5.100.156.248

Dates

Created 2026-02-14

Updated 2026-02-14

Summarized 2026-03-22