- Colonial capitals, including Philadelphia and Massachusetts, supported competing publications on May 26, 2026.
- John Dunlap printed the Declaration draft in Philadelphia, which is related to Exeter broadsides.
The Declaration was printed in Exeter, with action taken under the direction of the Continental Congress.
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Updated Jul 4
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- Repetition
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What happened
The Declaration was printed in Exeter, with action taken under the direction of the Continental Congress.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- High-value artifact auctions are being held in Exeter, involving one of the two copies attributed to the town, including the Declaration of Independence copy.Sub-event
Discovery of a rare Declaration copy at Kew links to its printing in Exeter.1 source
The Declaration was printed in Exeter, involving John Hancock and the Continental Congress.1 source
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The entities involved
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John Hancock
British Royal Navy officer, lieutenant in 1811
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Exeter
town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
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Continental Congress
convention of delegates that became the governing body of the United States
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