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The declaration explained why the thirteen colonies at war with the kingdom of great britain regarded themselves as thirteen independent sovereign states, no longer. Writing the declaration of independence by joseph j. Each twopage spread features one beautifully, hand lettered phrase, accompanied by a clever and engaging illustration of its meaning. It has been said that the declaration of independence was the promise.
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