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Declaration of Independence. Founding lines and signers noted
A historic July 4 1776 proclamation asserting the United States as independent from Great Britain. The text outlines natural rights life liberty and the pursuit of happiness and declares colonial grievances against King George III. Signers include Edward Rutledge Thomas Heyward Jr Thomas Lynch Jr and Arthur Middleton of South Carolina.
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Great Britain
United States OF America
Congress
South Carolina
Edward Rutledge
Thomas Heyward, JR
Thomas Lynch, JR
Arthur Middleton