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The Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson
Narrated by Deaver Brown
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About this audiobook
In less than 60 minutes of listening to this audio-book, you will have heard the original 1776 United States Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson's account of the Declaration, and much more.
To improve your understanding of this historic document, we have included original readings and commentary related to this subject, such as the Virginia Declaration of Rights, drafted a few months before the Declaration of Independence.
This additional information will furnish you with original source material, giving you a fuller understanding of the context and events surrounding the Declaration of Independence. Whether you are doing a book report for school or just want to brush up on your American history, this is a great place to start.
Featured Tracks:
- Introduction
- Jefferson's account of the Declaration of Independence
- Brief history of the Declaration
- Drafting the Documents
- Reading of the Virginia Declaration of Rights: May, 1776
- George Mason (1725-92): Author of the Virginia Declaration
- The Call for Independence
- Republicanism in America: Our two-party system
- American Revolution, 1776-83
- Drafting the Declaration of Independence
- Thomas Jefferson: 1743-1826
- Reading of the Declaration of Independence: July 1776
- Analysis of the Declaration
- Simply Notes
- Simply Discussion
Author
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the United States. William Peden is professor emeritus of English at the University of Missouri.
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