The Declaration of Independence

Philadelphia Eagle · 07-01-2005, 12:17 PM

As we approach the 229th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence I thought it appropriate to post a copy of the historic document signed by the Founding Fathers.
It was too large to fit my scanner in one piece so I've had to divide it into four.

gmc · 07-02-2005, 12:55 AM

The original and best

http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotlan...h_english.html

It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom -- for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.

Of course British readers will understand the irony inherent in the language being used.

Raven · 07-05-2005, 09:54 AM

And you can find the original copy (they didnt have royal mail then) in the British archives. I wouldnt have wanted to be the messenger who had to deliver it to King George!

The original signed draft is on display in the national archives Washington DC.

Bothwell · 07-05-2005, 10:08 AM

I have always thought it an extraordinary document, the fact that it has stood the test of time shows how farsighted they authors were.

Raven · 07-05-2005, 10:30 AM

The ideals of the US constitution are based on an equally great document. The Magna Carta.

07-01-2005, 12:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Philadelphia Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 508	The Declaration of Independence As we approach the 229th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence I thought it appropriate to post a copy of the historic document signed by the Founding Fathers. It was too large to fit my scanner in one piece so I've had to divide it into four. Attached Thumbnails __________________ America the Beautiful website - home.comcast.net/~nmusgrave/
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07-02-2005, 12:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
gmc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,563	Re: The Declaration of Independence The original and best http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotlan...h_english.html It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom -- for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself. Of course British readers will understand the irony inherent in the language being used.
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07-05-2005, 09:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Raven Chatelaine of the Keep Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 3,015	Re: The Declaration of Independence And you can find the original copy (they didnt have royal mail then) in the British archives. I wouldnt have wanted to be the messenger who had to deliver it to King George! The original signed draft is on display in the national archives Washington DC. __________________ *~Quoth the Raven, Nevermore!~*
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07-05-2005, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bothwell Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Country, England Posts: 1,037	Re: The Declaration of Independence I have always thought it an extraordinary document, the fact that it has stood the test of time shows how farsighted they authors were. __________________ "I have done my duty. I thank God for it!"
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07-05-2005, 10:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
Raven Chatelaine of the Keep Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 3,015	Re: The Declaration of Independence The ideals of the US constitution are based on an equally great document. The Magna Carta. __________________ *~Quoth the Raven, Nevermore!~*
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