On August 2, 1776, members of the Continental Congress gathered to sign their names to one of the most revolutionary documents in history—the Declaration of Independence. Although the Declaration was officially adopted on July 4, it has been the subject of intense debate whether this was the date it was signed.  It is now believed that the final printed copy was signed on August 2, binding 56 men to a bold act that would change the course of history.

Each signature was more than ink on parchment—it was a pledge of loyalty to a brand-new idea: freedom from British rule. These founding figures risked their lives, fortunes, and honor to give birth to a nation.

In 1976, the United States Postal Service commemorated this historic moment with a set of 13¢ stamps (Scott 1691–1694) featuring John Trumbull’s famous painting, “The Signing of the Declaration of Independence.” These stamps are not just pieces of postage—they are miniature works of art that preserve the spirit of independence for generations to come.

📬 Celebrate this historic day and own a piece of America’s story, one stamp at a time.