# The Declaration in Print and Script with John Bidwell

Author and historian John Bidwell explained his use of Library collections in the process of researching and writing his new book, “The Declaration in Print and Script: A Visual History of America’s Founding Document,” which traces the history of 19th century artistic reproductions of the Declaration of Independence. This conversation-style event examined broadsides, prints and illustrations that represent the earliest celebrations of the historic founding of our nation.

- Kind: Talk
- Year: 2025
- Runtime: 53 min
- By: Stillo, Stephanie
- Archive: [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov/item/video-10954/)
- Licence or status: Rights statement at the Library of Congress (as the archive states it)
- Credit: Library of Congress
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

[Watch now](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/archive/loc/video-10954?play=1)