Library of Congress Exhibit: Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence

As we soon pause to mark the nation's Independence Day tomorrow we'd like to refer you to a special online exhibit. It focuses on the rough draft of the Declaration of Independence. The online exhibit is sponsored by the Library of Congress:

"The Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson and heavily amended by the Continental Congress, boldly asserted humanity’s right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as well as the American colonies’ right to revolt against an oppressive British government. Jefferson’s “original Rough draught” illustrates Jefferson’s literary flair and records key changes made by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and the Continental Congress before its July 4, 1776 adoption."


The exhibit is rich with images and text we know that you''ll find enriching and inspiring.