Ginny Keenan I’ve always acknowledged that even the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are racist. “ All Men Are Created Equal”. It should have said All WHITE Men are created equal! Because that was what it meant. Hypocrisy at its finest ! NPR is facing a wave of backlash after criticizing the Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July — saying the document has “flaws and deeply ingrained hypocrisies.” The signing of the Declaration of Independence is one of the most iconic moments in American history, yet there are plenty of details that aren’t as well-known. We often picture the grand scene in our minds—John Hancock’s bold signature, the dramatic moment when the decision was made. “Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. President Obama leaves 'Creator' out of Declaration? A political action committee claimed in 2012 that President Barack Obama was the "only president in history who has deliberately removed the The Declaration of Independence, 1776 By issuing the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonists’ motivations for seeking independence. By declaring themselves an independent nation, the American colonists were able to confirm an He described the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution as "these fragile objects which bear so great a weight of meaning to our people." The story of the Declaration of Independence as a document can only be a part of the larger history, a history still unfolding, a "weight of meaning" constantly, challenged, strengthened, and redefined. Did she actually mean that those who signed the Declaration of Independence and participated in the drafting of the Constitution were not born in America? Claim: Michelle Obama noted that the signers of the Declaration of Independence were not “born American.” Text of the Declaration of Independence Note: The source for this transcription is the first printing of the Declaration of Independence, the broadside produced by John Dunlap on the night of July 4, 1776. Are the Michelle Obama divorce rumors true? Where has she been? What is she up to? Well, it’s pretty simple: She’s been doing whatever she damn well pleases. The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, but it was not signed until almost a month later. The Congress did not have the approval of all 13 colonies until July 9, 1776. On July 19, Congress ordered that an official copy of the document be created. The order called for handwritten ornamental script to be used on parchment paper with the When the 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence, they knew full well that they were committing treason against England and they knew the penalty—death. What kind of men were the signers? Twenty-five were lawyers or jurists. Eleven were merchants. Nine were farmers or large plantation owners. One was a teacher, one a musician and one a These inspirational 4th of July quotes on freedom will help you to celebrate Independence Day but also to find more freedom for yourself in your own life. On July 19, 1776, Congress ordered that the Declaration be engrossed on parchment—copied and written into large hand. On August 2, 1776, members of the Second Continental Congress, including John Hancock, the President of the Congress, began signing the engrossed copy of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Image of African American woman with shoulder length curly hair wearing a black blazer (Michelle Obama) The information and links provided here are a courtesy. The National Advisory Board does not necessarily endorse or share the views contained in any article, report or web site. No, Michelle Obama didn't say the signers of the Declaration of Independence were not "born in America" in 2014. She said "none of [the Founding Fathers] were born American; they became Michelle Obama stated that the signers of the Declaration of Independence were not "born in America." The signers WERE born in America and your assessment is incorrect. If the signers The Declaration of Independence The Want, Will, and Hopes of the People Declaration text | Rough Draft | Congress's Draft | Compare | Dunlap Broadside | Image | Scan Most Americans know the names Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin, but the Declaration of Independence bore the signatures of 56 men—many of whom history has largely forgotten.
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