Independence Hall

独立大厅

🇮🇹 United States of America📅 1979 Inscribed

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The Declaration of Independence (1776) and the Constitution of the United States (1787) were both signed in this building in Philadelphia. The universal principles of freedom and democracy set forth in these documents are of fundamental importance to American history and have also had a profound impact on law-makers around the world.

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The site where the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776 and the U.S. Constitution was drafted in 1787.

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In 1865, Abraham Lincoln's body lay in state here for two days for public viewing.

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Despite several restorations, the building and its interior have retained their original appearance, using much of the original materials.