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The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

Thomas Jefferson

FormatEbook
Published1971
Words1,760
LanguageEnglish
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The Declaration of Independence sets out the American colonies' formal reasons for separating from Britain, asserting principles of individual rights and government by consent. It suits students of American history, political thought, and anyone studying the nation's founding documents.
Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father and the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He also served as the second vice president under John Adams from 1797 to 1801. Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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