Timeline of Declaration 

Washington crossing the Delaware painting

Crossing the Delaware

On a frigid night in December 1776, Washington's daring crossing turned the tide of the war.
Battle of Trenton painting

Battle of Trenton

A surprise victory on December 26, 1776 lifted morale and proved the resilience of the Continental Army.
Public reading of the Declaration of Independence painting

Declaration Proclaimed

From Philadelphia to town squares across the colonies, the words "all men are created equal" echoed.