Which Founding Father did NOT sign the Declaration of Independence? 3) D. Both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written and approved in Independence Hall, which is still open to the public in Philadelphia today. Though he played instrumental roles in the revolution and in crafting the Constitution, Alexander Hamilton did not sign the Declaration of Independence. The founders originally intended to mark July 2 the official Independence Day, though forgot to plan a celebration on the one-year anniversary. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams on the same day in 1826, and James Monroe five years later in 1831.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 04, 2019 10:07 UTC