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Dunlap

American  
[duhn-lap] / ˈdʌn læp /

noun

  1. William, 1766–1839, U.S. dramatist, theatrical producer, and historian.


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The National Archives already holds three of the original official copies of the Declaration of Independence printed by John Dunlap in Philadelphia on 4 July 1776.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

Also on display will be a rare first printing of the 1776 Declaration of Independence by Philadelphia publisher John Dunlap.

From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026

The Pennsylvanischer Staatsbote probably learned that the Continental Congress had severed ties with Great Britain from a source in the shop of John Dunlap, who had a contract to print the body’s resolutions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

Automating her expenses has helped Dunlap, who saved $100,000 by age 25, stick to her goals.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 27, 2026

Amanda and Dunlap and Stevie were sitting on the kitchen floor, clapping along and having the best possible time.

From "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo

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