The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America
Adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence announced that the thirteen colonies were free states and explained why. Thomas Jefferson's draft, revised by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and the Congress, opens with the assertion that all men are created equal and endowed with unalienable rights, then sets out a long list of grievances against George III, and ends with the delegates pledging their lives, fortunes and sacred honor. This edition gives the final text, an introduction, and Jefferson's handwritten drafts, which show the passages that were cut, including his denunciation of the slave trade. It is short enough to read in a quarter of an hour. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the opening pages free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Yes. The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America in the public domain?
Yes. The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America?
About 7 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America?
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
