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The Declaration of Independence of The United States of America

By Thomas Jefferson
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A formal proclamation by delegates explains the moral and legal grounds for ending political ties with a distant sovereign, arguing that people possess inherent rights and that governments derive authority from the consent of the governed. It asserts the right to alter or abolish governments that violate those ends and then itemizes numerous complaints alleging systematic abuses and usurpations by the monarch and his agents. Concluding that separation is necessary, the delegates declare the colonies to be independent states, assume the powers of sovereign nations, and mutually pledge their lives, fortunes, and honor to support the declaration.

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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He is best known for drafting the Declaration of Independence, a seminal document in American history that articulated the colonies' desire for freedom from British rule. Jefferson was also a prolific writer and thinker, contributing significantly to the intellectual foundations of the United States. His extensive writings, including the multi-volume "Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies, From the Papers of Thomas Jefferson," reflect his views on governance, philosophy, and human rights, showcasing his enduring influence on American political thought.

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