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Wednesday, July 04, 2007
 

THE 4TH OF JULY


Fireworks over Yukon, Oklahoma

Fireworks over Yukon Oklahoma on old U.S. 66. Photo © Jim Doty, Jr.


"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."


From the Declaration of Independence, signed July 4, 1776. Written by Thomas Jefferson (1762-1826). 3rd US President (1801-09).


Declaration of Independence


To see an engraving of the original and George Washington's personal printed copy, go here.

 

 
   
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