ViewpointsOpinionFor July Fourth, NPR Ditches Declaration of IndependenceSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrint“The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776,” circa 1792, by John Trumbull. Oil on canvas, 20.9 inches by 31 inches. Trumbull Collection to 1832. Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn. Public DomainJarrett Stepman7/6/2022|Updated: 7/6/20220:00X 1CommentaryAt National Public Radio, the document that effectively created the United States is out.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.