While these are generally familiar to scholars of the Revolution, they are often overlooked by the general populace. What about the rest of the document? Following the preamble is an indictment spelling out charges against King George III, asserting, “The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states.” Jefferson spelled out the many indignities that the King and his government had inflicted on Americans. As the events of 1776 continue to recede into the past, its immortal phrases-“We hold these truths to be self evident,” “all men are created equal,” “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”-remain resonant. The preamble to the Declaration of Independence, with its soaring prose regarding the universal rights of mankind, is one of the most recognizable passages in history. By Sebastian van Bastelaer, ConSource Program Manager
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