The original is in Austin stored away due to it's age. The original will be displayed on occasion. There is a copy always on display in a niche at the state capitol.
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The Declaration of Independence.
not originally. at first, it was written by hand. now, you can find it typed.
The conclusion of the Declaration of Independence states that the United States of America is now an independent nation, free from British rule, and that the signers of the document pledge their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to defend and uphold the principles outlined in the declaration.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to tell the world that the colonies were now independent states. It states all the reasons why they should be free. The people have a duty to abolish a government that does not protect their rights, King George had become a Tyrant.
The importance was that the Nation was now free, so the people were also free, so independence day is the day we celebrate freedom!