When I taught the Declaration of Independence, I would talk about the philosophical ideals that were the foundations of our independence. Jefferson didn't take this task lightly. He knew that this statement was not only for these fledgling colonies, but also for future governing bodies to ponder.
Cunty Poopster
June 17-20, 1776: Thomas Jefferson likely completes his "original rough draught" of the Declaration of Independence in this period. He labors at his Philadelphia apartment with quill pen, iron gall ink and Dutch paper to produce the document for review by fellow members of the Committee of Five. 1/8
