Goddard printed the first copy of the Declaration of Independence with the signers' names.
In January 1777, Mary Katharine Goddard printed an extraordinary broadside of the Declaration of Independence, including for the first time the full list of signers. Known as the Goddard broadside, this historic document was groundbreaking both for its content and its impact. It played an essential role in affirming the authenticity of the Declaration and preserving its message for future generations. By attaching the names of the signers, Goddard's edition underscored the collective resolve of the 56 congressmen who boldly endorsed American independence from British rule.