The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

Name: The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America
Author: Thomas Jefferson

by Thomas Jefferson

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This is the original PG edition. See also our revised edition: #16780 See also #300

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Project Gutenberg

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1971-12-01

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Public domain in the USA.

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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources United States. Declaration of Independence E201

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Thomas Jefferson

1743–1826

Best known for drafting the Declaration of Independence, this founding figure was also a president, diplomat, architect, and lifelong collector of ideas. His writing helped shape the language of American liberty, while his life still sparks debate and study today.

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