July 4, 2001, was the 225th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The interview should include why the person was willing to risk so much, as well as what they thought would happen once the Declaration reached the King of England.

This contest is conducted without regard to race, religion, sex, or national origin. DO NOT SUBMIT A STUDENT PHOTOGRAPH WITH ENTRY.

A limited vision student may use Braille, a tape recording, or very large type. A written transcript must be included, as well as a teacher's or physician's letter attesting to the student's special need. All of the essay must be the student's original work. Each essay must have a title page listing the following:

Title of essay - "As editor of the Philadelphia Gazette, interview at least two signers of the Declaration of Independence and write an article for the July 5, 1776 edition."
(A subtitle is permitted if written below the topic.)
Contestant's full name and address. (Street, RR, PO Box, City, State, and Zip Code)
Contestant's telephone number (with area code) and e-mail address if available (optional)
Name of contestant's school, with grade level indicated
Name of sponsoring DAR chapter (Esther Reed Chapter)
Number of words in essay

Any essay with information copied directly from sources without using quotes will be disqualified.

Judging at the chapter level is by three judges, including at least one non-DAR judge.

One essay at each grade level is selected as the chapter winner and forwarded to the state competition. Certificates and bronze medals will be presented by sponsoring chapter.

 If additional information about the contest is needed, please contact the Office of the Historian General, NSDAR, at 1776 D Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006-5392. Phone: (202) 879-3256. E-mail historian

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