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This dimension groups historical documents by the era in which they were created. Wikipedia notes that a primary source is "an artifact, document, diary, manuscript, autobiography, recording, or any other source of information that was created at the time under study." Browsing by creation era lets a visitor compare documents created in the same period.

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1. Wikipedia: United States Declaration of Independence
WikipediaUnited States Declaration of Independence, lead section, adoption sentence
Quote, United States Declaration of Independence, lead section, adoption sentence
On July 4, 1776, it was adopted unanimously by the Second Continental Congress, who were convened at the Pennsylvania State House, later renamed Independence Hall, in Philadelphia.
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