The Declaration of Independence
July 4, 1776
by the Founding Fathers

A Transcription and Edited for readability by the Yeoman
Jake's USS Hancock CV/CVA-19 Memorial

Download Hancock.ttf Font to view this Page as it should be viewed

or you can install the Font right from this Disk. Look for 'hancock.ttf' file
in the /jakes/text folder when you browse for a new font using the Font Browser (Install New Font) from the File Menu of the Fonts Dialog.

To install font, follow these simple instructions: Click on Start button lower left of the screen, providing you use a PC running Windows Operating System.

Next, click on 'Settings' and choose 'Control Panel' on the 'Pop-up' Menu.

Next, look for 'Fonts' Icon, and click on it.

Next, choose 'File' menu, and choose 'Install New Font', then browse for 'Hancock.ttf' located in the ?:\jakes\text Folder on this
CD-ROM. (?:\ is the Drive your CD Drive uses as in B:, D:,E:, etc. )

Then Open the Document by clicking on the 'The Declaration of Independence' Button Below. The Text should appear in the original 1776 Style. If not, reboot your computer and try again.

The United States Constitution On-line

A Letter from the Founding Fathers

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