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The Declaration of Independence, Question:
It has been nearly 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. Is the original document still in existence?
Answer:
Yes. The original draft by Thomas Jefferson is held by the Historical Society of Boston. The original finished copy signed by the 56 men of the Continental Congress is on display at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. Learn more about the Continental Congress.