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John Trumbull's painting, titled "Declaration of Independence," depicts the five-man drafting committee of the Declaration of Independence presenting their work to the Congress. The original hangs in the U.S. Capitol rotunda.

Quiz: Test your knowledge of Independence Day

This quiz is an opportunity to test your knowledge of Independence Day, which has been an official federal holiday only since 1941, but its origins date back to the Revolutionary...