[Presidents] Official Bicentennial Declaration Signed by Six Presidents. Bill Clinton, Richard Nixon, George Bush, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan all signed on the cover of the Declaration, which states in part, "On the occasion of the Bicentennial Anniversary of the United States of America, we the undersigned do proudly reaffirm our dedication to the principles of Liberty, Justice and Freedom which led our forefathers to proclaim our nation's Independence two hundered years ago, on this day and in this place. It is our unshakable belief that these principles, applied to the affairs of each generation by a Government which recognizes that it does indeed derive its just powers from the consent of the governed, will continue to secure our rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness in the centuries to come as it has in the two centuries gone by. July 4, 1776-July 4, 1976, Independence Hall, Philadelphia."
Inside the 7 x 5" booklet are the printed signatures of the President, Vice President, the members of the Cabinet, of the Supreme Court, the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as the mayor of Philadelphia and the governor of Pennsylvania. The Declaration is housed in a custom-made holder with an official Bicentennial Day Commemorative Medal (mint condition; certified July 4, 1976). Rare.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills.
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