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Bill of Rights anniversary held June 12 state note
The article traces the June 12 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights as a foundational step toward the U S Bill of Rights, detailing Virginia and Maryland rights precedents and the influence of John Locke and George Mason. It notes Mason's leadership in drafting Virginia's bill and framing a government to ensure liberty and equality.
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Associated Press
Williamsburg
Virginia
Continental Congress
America
Virginia House of Burgesses
Maryland
England
Rhode Island
John Locke
George Mason
Mason