Writing the Declaration of Independence
2018·32 pages
A detailed historical account of Thomas Jefferson drafting the Declaration of Independence.
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A detailed historical account of Thomas Jefferson drafting the Declaration of Independence.
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In “Writing the Declaration of Independence,” Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Joseph J. Ellis outlines the life of the document and the road to its adoption on July 4. From Jefferson’s arrival in Philadelphia in 1775 in an ornate carriage along with four horses and three slaves, to a fascinating guided tour of the drafts and discussions (including the importance of a good speaking voice, the theatricality of Patrick Henry, and Jefferson’s tortured, ultimately discarded section blaming the king ...
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Central focus on American independence and political ideals of 1776.
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