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Declaration of Independence
Author: Thomas Jefferson Category: Founding Documents Published: July 4, 1776 More Details
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Adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Second Continental Congress, the Declaration of Independence is the foundational document that announced the Thirteen Colonies’ separation from Great Britain. It justified the American Revolution by asserting that all people possess natural rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.