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WATCH: David Muir goes inside the vault holding America's founding documents

On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. David Muir is in the room where it all happened – and sees the first draft of the U.S. Constitution.

Published July 4, 2026, 12:16 PM
Updated July 4, 2026, 12:47 PM5.0K
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WATCH:  David Muir goes inside the vault holding America's founding documents

David Muir goes inside the vault holding America's founding documents

On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. David Muir is in the room where it all happened – and sees the first draft of the U.S. Constitution.

July 4, 2026

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