Founding fathers' descendants united 241 years later

John Trumbull's painting "The Declaration of Independence" shows Thomas Jefferson presenting the first draft to Congress, which was signed by 56 men. Two hundred and forty one years later, the portrait was brought to life by descendents of the signers. Elaine Quijano has the story.

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[kevinsmith]

Just remember it is never your appearance that's important. It's your behavior. What our Founding Fathers did by signing that document was risk their very lives. The penalty for waging rebellion against the British crown was death. I can't help but wonder how many of us have the guts to do something like that should we ever find ourselves in the same set of circumstances.

[arnoldgonzalez]

How do you think they feel learning about their ancestors in school

[JustGod]

There is no question Andrea Livingston is a descendant of Philip Livingston. She looks just like him.

[richardoconnor]

The genius of Thomas Jefferson to insert the goals of the declaration into our country's DNA to set the course of the nation to reaching upward: not just then, not just now, but for all times to come.

[henderyalfredo]

0:33 dO i HeAr ThE sChUyLeR sIsTeRs???


like if you are a hamilfan

[bhumikasalhotra]

0:33 ....

AND WHEN I MEAN THOMAS JEFFERSON?
IMMA COMPEL HIM TO INCLUDE WOMAN IN THE SEQUAL.

*W O R K*

[TonyMaine]

Our Founding Fathers would roll in there graves if they seen what we have done to this Country

[DvonPhillips-xsee]

Francis Hopkinson (October 2,  1737 – May 9, 1791) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, jurist, author, and composer.He designed Continental paper money and two early versions of flags,  one for the United States and one for the United States Navy.He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence in July 1776 as a delegate from New Jersey.Hopkinson served in various roles in the early United States government including as a member of the Second Continental Congress and as a member of the Navy Board. He became the first federal judge of the Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania on September 30, 1789.

He is my descendants and I'm proud to help him

[wongijen]

Imagine if a couple found out that both of them were related to George Washington

“Honey, I finally know why our child looks like that!”

[Mr]

2:40

1776: The whites making a country, trying to figure its idenity.

2017: What their goals were for this country.. life, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness for all, no matter how diverse.

[codyshi]

Just so beautiful for a nation of great diversity. 🥰 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[AmandaFromWisconsin]

Equality didn't mean the same thing to the Founders as it does today.

[purposefulsounds]

fr this is amazing I want this to go all over the world nonstop reposting

[Shwilly]

These men risked their lives and family to create this beautiful country and these people still aren’t grateful

[babooon]

Cant believe a Filipino is related to a founding father

[zohaibhameed]

And please stop misrepresenting the founders' vision as some kind of egalitarian utopia.

[davidcooke]

"We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are...you know the thing...." - Vice President Joe Biden

[manicx]

I'm a descendant of Benjamin Franklin he is my 8th great grandfather through my mother.

[ChiefSpartan]

Diversity and unity is what makes America strong not weak. Seeing all the descendants of our founding fathers shows that we’re all created equal no matter what your background is.

[michaelroylance]

at this moment in time maybe America needs to look at how 'history' looks today in all its glorious color...and respect it.
a thoughtful and inspiring image.