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4. Not to mention

Reply to nycbos (Original post)

Tue Jul 4, 2023, 11:05 AM

Jul 2023

Our revolution inspired the French throwing off their King...which led to much of Europe eventually adopting Democracy as well. History is complicated, but those fellas in Philadelphia voting on what words to express our Independence from the Mother country inspired the world.

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Declaration of Independence: A Transcription [View all] nycbos Jul 2023 OP

Indeed it's a very important document. Elessar Zappa Jul 2023 #1

"treason against the world's most powerful empire" bucolic_frolic Jul 2023 #2

Of course not nycbos Jul 2023 #3

When my grandfather (to the 8th gen) signed WhiteTara Jul 2023 #9

Not to mention ITAL Jul 2023 #4

I think it is the most important document in human history. Irish_Dem Jul 2023 #5

Thomas Jefferson was always my favorite 18th century philosopher DFW Jul 2023 #7

Same here. A true genius. Irish_Dem Jul 2023 #10

Too bad the Republicans disavow "deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed" DFW Jul 2023 #6

It's been pointed out that just applying "all men are created equal" Igel Jul 2023 #8