U.S. Politics: #11 The Declaration Of Independence

You might know the “Declaration of Independence” as a piece of writing that gives all the reasons why America should be free from British rule, and that it was written largely written by Thomas Jefferson, but it actually is much more than that.

The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and that day is known as American’s birthday. The Decoration is credited as the work of Jefferson, but 4 men were originally given the job: Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, with Adams suggesting Jefferson join them.

One other small fact is that even though Jefferson never used footnotes or credited his sources, some famous and memorable phrases were “borrowed” from others, and slightly tweaked.

But the biggest moment was after the Declaration was turned over to Congress. For two days, Jefferson sat there while the Congress did a few minor changes, and one big deletion of the idea that George III was responsible for the slave trade, which was false, and Congress also wanted no mention of slavery.

All I've got to say is: How can America keep slaves, and not ban it in the beginning?