+CWPTbattlefields *The 4 July 1776 Declaration of Independency wasn't signed as printed, except by John Hancock (as President) and Charles Thomson (as Secretary).*
Don't forget, most of these men lost property, lost fortunes, lost family and lost their lives. Including the young Rutledge from South Carolina. Brave brave men. The likes of which we could use today.
The declaration didn't serve as the foundation for a "new nation." It was a document of secession, and it declared that there were 13 separate states,.
Without the Declaration of Independence the Constitution would not have been possible therefore it is considered as the foundation of American Democracy
So crucial for Americans to think about right now. Great graphics too.
Wonderfully informative! Thank you!!
You forgot Michael Hillagas FIRST TREASURE OF USA. He also was an editor.
Fascinating video!!
i clicked to complain about robot voice...thank you thank you sooo much...also love love our founders...great and respectful video...
proud to be American!
Do you drive a Ford or GM?
Love this video, thank you!
Very good ❤🎉
Great production! The photo of Robert Treat Paine, Jr was the son of the Declaration signer. Best
Just last week I added another to my list of signers graves. William Williams in Lebanon CT.
One of my ancestors is Samuel Huntington.
John Granville Penn a signer of the Declaration is my 1st cousin 8 generations back. He was a delegate for North Carolina
Sarah !
+CWPTbattlefields *The 4 July 1776 Declaration of Independency wasn't signed as printed, except by John Hancock (as President) and Charles Thomson (as Secretary).*
Don't forget, most of these men lost property, lost fortunes, lost family and lost their lives. Including the young Rutledge from South Carolina.
Brave brave men. The likes of which we could use today.
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I dont think any of this is taught in public schools anymore.
Yes, it is.
@@MMSSLLno because many of the signers owned slaves (too triggering)
This looks like it was produced by a local CBS affiliate.
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I'm related to John Hancock, John and Sam Adams, Thomas Jefferson and other signers of the Declaration of Independence.
And Jesus?
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The declaration didn't serve as the foundation for a "new nation." It was a document of secession, and it declared that there were 13 separate states,.
Without the Declaration of Independence the Constitution would not have been possible therefore it is considered as the foundation of American Democracy
Defending States Rights went out a long time ago old chap.
No
@MMSSLL and we're bringing it back in!
@@toooltymeWhy is the word Democracy, not used in the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights or the US Constitution?
Once they signed you don’t wanna know what they did to their family, wives etc horrid especially signing big like John you needed BALLS
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