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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1988
Page
7
The Declaration of Independence called for action against kings and promised new ideals of self governance. It asserts that all men are created equal with rights to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The Constitution furthers this promise by establishing a free liberal framework inviting opportunities and welcoming oppressed people to our shores.
The Declaration of Independence proclaimed the colonies' separation from England and was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. It was signed on parchment by 50 members on August 2, with six more signing later, totaling 56 signers.
The Constitution was adopted by 12 states on September 15 1787 with 4543 words including signatures and was embossed and signed by 39 delegates on September 17 1787 Rhode Island did not attend. Wynell Burroughs Schamel and Jean Mueller National Archives specialists assisted with this story.
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