THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1943

* Original Declaration of Independence facsimile
* July 4, 1776 with full text and founding fathers (signatures) 
* Middle of the World War II era - 167th anniversary 

Page 14 has a full page facsimile of the original Declaration of Independence with heading: "IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776; The unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen united States of America" with full text and all the signatures which includes John Hancock. 
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

AI notes: On July 4, 1944, The New York Times continued its longstanding tradition of presenting a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence, a practice dating back to the early 20th century. This facsimile was not the original 1776 parchment but a carefully reproduced version, most likely derived from the William J. Stone engraving of the original document, created in the 1820s to preserve its exact appearance. The printed version emulated the original’s ornate cursive handwriting, layout, and the block of text with the signatories at the bottom, providing readers with both a visual and textual experience of the historic document. Positioned prominently in the July 4th issue, it served as a patriotic centerpiece, allowing Americans to reflect on the nation’s founding principles. Accessing the exact 1944 facsimile today would require consulting the New York Times archives or library collections that hold microfilm or digital copies of that specific issue.