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The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States

Unabridged.

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  • "Constitution of the United States"

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  • "Unabridged."@en
  • "An engaging audio presentation of the two most important documents in American history. The Declaration of Independence was the promise of a representative government; the Constitution was the fulfillment of that promise. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress issued a unanimous declaration: the thirteen North American colonies would be the thirteen United States of America, free and independent of Great Britain. Drafted by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration set forth the terms of a new form of government with the following words: "We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." Framed in 1787 and in effect since March 1789, the Constitution of the United States of America fulfilled the promise of the Declaration by establishing a republican form of government with separate executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, became part of the Constitution on December 15, 1791."@en
  • ""The two most treasured documents of American freedom together on one audiobook. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...' Drafted by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 as an act of rebellion, The Declaration of Independence powerfully expresses the political principles of an emerging nation. As justification for severing ties with England, The Declaration presented a list of grievances against the King and declared the colonies to be sovereign states. 'We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.' Ratified in 1788, The Constitution remains a shining example of patriotism and compromise. In outlining the powers of the three branches of government and establishing the rights of all Americans, The Constitution united the 13 independent states and set forth the official viewpoint of a newly unified nation. One of its most significant features is that it can always be amended."--Container."
  • "Presents the full text of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States."@en

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  • "The declaration of independence. The constitution of the United States"
  • "The declaration of independence and the constitution of the United States"
  • "The Declaration of Independence & the Constitution of the United States"
  • "The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States"@en

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