The US Declaration of Independence e-bok

The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of the United States. On July 4 1776, it was adopted unanimously by the 56 delegates to the Second Continental Congress, who had convened in what was later to be called Independence Hall, in Philadelphia. The declaration explains why the thirteen colonies regarded themselves as independent sovereign states that should no longer be subject to British colonial rule. Born 13 April 1743 in Shadwell, Virginia, US. Dead 4 JUly 1826 in Charlottesville, Virginia, US. The third president of the United States of America.