Jefferson’s “original Rough draught” of the Declaration of Independence - Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents | Exhibitions - Library of Congress

I am always so intrigued when folks reference the constitution and even the declaration of independence from an original intent standpoint. From my vantage point it is helpful to admit that laws and situations evolve. July 4 is a still a little less than 2 months away, but if you are fascinated as I continue to be with Jefferson's first draft of the Declaration of Independence, click on the link below. How many folks aware the the abolition of slavery was included. My , my how history and herstory might have changed.

Perhaps we can honor Jefferson's original intent moving forward to Declaring and exercising social-emotional-political-economic independence for all and not just the for some.


Jefferson’s “original Rough draught” of the Declaration of Independence - Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents | Exhibitions - Library of Congress