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The presentation of the Declaration of Independence was dated July 4, 1776. This date is known as one of today’s most favorite holidays, Independence Day. The Declarations was signed by 56 men; John Adams being the first. The piece was written to declare Americas Independence from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson was given the privilege of drafting this document. One of the most memorable signers was John Hancock. Who signed his name so big, that it was the largest signature on the Declaration. Other members of the committ are listed as fallowing, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert Lvingston.