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how did the second treatise of government influence the constitution
John Locke’s Second Treatise of Government's views on the structure of a legitimate, constitutionally elected government would frequently be cited, influencing the drafting of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.
when was the declaration of independence adopted
The Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.
when was the declaration of independence signed
The Declaration of Independence wasn't signed until August 2, 1776.
who were the youngest signers of the declaration of independence
The two youngest signers of the Declaration of Independence were Thomas Lynch, Jr. and Edward Rutledge, both born in 1749, and were only 26 when they signed the Declaration.

Question: when was the president recognized as the author
Self-contained rewrite: when was thomas jefferson recognized as the author of the declaration of independence