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3 “Declaration of Independence: A Transcript,” National Archives, accessed December 14, 2023. 4 Online sources for biographies of the Declaration signers include: ushistory.org, and the National Park Service. A comprehensive collection of biographies for each signer was done by John Sanderson in the 1820s. They follow the arguments of the Declaration of Independence, which declares that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are Divinely endowed rights. . . . But such a position is contrary to the clear teachings and commands of Romans 13:1-7. Take time to read the Declaration of Independence. This video is the full text of the Declaration.To Learn more: WallBuilders.com Filmed in the historic Independence Hall and David Barton's expansive library, this segment goes beyond mere historical facts, offering deep insights from influential figures to help you appreciate the enduring significance of the Constitution. On July 4, 1776, a group of Americans approved a document declaring the United States of America free from English rule. This document was the Declaration of Independence, and today we celebrate the 248th birthday of this courageous action! Thomas Jefferson, the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, outlined its purpose: When forced, therefore, to resort to arms for redress, an The signers of the Declaration of Independence pledged their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” so that they and their posterity (us!) could enjoy both spiritual and civil liberties to a degree unknown in the world at that time. That pledge literally cost many of them their lives and fortunes. Some of the 56 signers who sacrificed much include John Hancock, Robert Morris, and John Hart On July 2, 1776, Congress voted to approve a complete separation from Great Britain. Two days afterwards – July 4th – the early draft of the Declaration of Independence was signed, albeit by only two individuals at that time: John Hancock, President of Congress, and Charles Thompson, Secretary of Congress. AFA Journal sat down with noted historian David Barton, founder of Wallbuilders (www.wallbuilders.com) and author of several books, to talk about the true history of the Declaration of Independence. On July 4, 1776 a group of Americans approved a document declaring the United States of America free from English rule. This document was the Declaration of Independence,.. On July 3, 241 years ago, George Washington took command of the newly formed Continental Army. Congress had selected him There were a total of 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. They knew their signatures could cost them their lives but willingly signed anyway. Many, in fact, did make sacrifices and had to endure hard times as a result of their courageous action. Several would not live to witness the independence [] Samuel Adams Father of the American Revolution, Signer of the Declaration of Independence I . . . recommend my Soul to that Almighty Being who gave it, and my body I commit to the dust, relying upon the merits of Jesus Christ for a pardon of all my sins. (Will of Samuel Adams) Charles Carroll Signer of the Declaration of Independence Independence Day is the annual anniversary of the Continental Congress approving the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. That fateful day not only sealed the future for those brave men who approved that document but that paper also established the principles by which America became the most successful nation of the past three centuries. John Hart was himself elected to the Continental Congress where, somewhere near the age of 60, he voted for the Declaration of Independence with “unusual zeal.” 5 Since the British army was already ravaging New York at the time, he fully understood the eminent personal cost entailed by affixing his name to the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence was the birth certificate for this nation, but the men who signed it knew it could be their death warrant. The closing paragraph states, "And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance of the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred On July 4, 1776 a group of Americans approved a document declaring the United States of America free from English rule. This document was the Declaration of Independence, 1 and each year on July 4th we celebrate the birthday of this courageous action! This beautiful parchment replica of the Declaration of Independence adds an historical atmosphere to any classroom, home, or study. Carefully aged to look original! Originally published in 1848, our reprint provides a concise biographical sketch of each of the fifty-six Founders who signed the Declaration of Independence. Read the stories behind the signatures and explore the histories of American greats such as John So many today know very little about the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence. They pledged their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to preserve the important freedoms enshrined in that document. Our handy, pocket-sized edition makes available the full texts of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and George Washington's Farewell Address. 58 pages (paperback) We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
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