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FIFTYSIX
The Men Who Founded This Great Nation
Fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776. Most Americans can name two or three of them. FiftySix tells the story of all of them — lawyers, farmers, physicians, merchants, and a former indentured servant — who pledged everything for a country that didn't yet exist.
Each biography covers the signer's origins, their path to the Continental Congress, their role in the war, and the personal price they paid for independence — from burned estates to debtors' prison to death in a duel.
In 2019, author Cort Stein completed The Pilgrimage — visiting all 56 grave sites across 18 states. Every page includes an original photograph from that journey and a note on what makes each site remarkable.
"By signing the Declaration of Independence the fifty-six Americans pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor. It was no idle pledge. No signer defected. Their honor, like their nation, remained intact."
CortHistory.com is a destination for serious American history content — original research, curated biographies, and digital titles written for people who want the full story, not the summary.
We're just getting started. FiftySix is our first title — the complete story of every man who signed the Declaration of Independence. Future titles, partnerships, and exclusive content are on the way.
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