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Famous Quote from Thomas Jefferson,

We hold these truths to be sacred
and undeniable, that all men are
created equal and independent,
that from that equal creation
they derive rights inherent
and inalienable, among which are
the preservation of life, and liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness.
THOMAS JEFFERSON
First draft of the Declaration of Independence



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Thomas Jefferson (more quotes by Thomas Jefferson or books by/about Thomas Jefferson)


(1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US President

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First draft of the Declaration of Independence

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Constitution, Freedom, Independence, Individual Rights, Justice, Law, Liberty, President, Religion, Rights, Truth

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