Historian revisits what became of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence

A historian examined what became of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence after they pledged their lives and fortunes to the American cause. National Review separately reflected on the enduring principles and continued relevance of the founding document on its anniversary.

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