The Declaration of Independence stated foundational political principles that have provided a creedal momentum to American political development throughout our history. But what do these political principles, such as "all men are created equal," actually mean? And how do they relate to apparently contradictory policies and practices--such as African American enslavement--with which they have coexisted for much of American history? In this session we will explore these questions with the aid of an often overlooked supporting text: Thomas Jefferson's Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence.
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