Tom Kertscher

PolitiFact

John Trumbull’s 1818 oil painting “Declaration of Independence,” with red dots on the faces of all the men who owned slaves.

Fact-check: They signed the Declaration of Independence — but nearly three-quarters also owned slaves

Using books, historical organizations, research articles and other sources, PolitiFact found there is strong evidence to back Chicago documentary filmmaker Arlen Parsa’s claim.

By Tom Kertscher