The Declaration of Independence: With Short Biographies of Its Founders (Books of American Wisdom)

Proudly printed in America, this beautiful gift edition contains the Declaration of Independence along with illustrations and biographies of the signers. It is a treasure for Americans of any age.

Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence summarizes America's founding political philosophy. At once a cherished symbol of liberty and an expression of Jefferson's monumental talents as a writer, the document captures in unforgettable phrases the ideals of individual liberty and formed the backbone of American's Revolutionary movement. In setting forth these self-evident truths alongside a list of grievances against King George's Brittain, the Declaration of Independence justified the breaking of ties with Mother England and the formation of a new country.

Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) was a Founding Father, statesman, and the third President of the United States. Born in Virginia, he rose to prominence as a lawyer and planter before drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, articulating the young nation's ideals of liberty and self-governance. Jefferson later served as Minister to France, the first Secretary of State, Vice President, and President from 1801 to 1809, during which he orchestrated the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the nation's size. A man of remarkable intellect, he was also an architect, inventor, and founder of the University of Virginia.