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Creating the Bill of Rights, Creating the United States Exhibit
The Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution, passed by Congress in 1789, became the bedrock of individual rights and liberties.
Contributor: James Madison - Thomas Jefferson - George Washington - John Adams - Abigail Adams Site: LOC.gov web pages Original Format: Book - Manuscript/Mixed Material - Map - Photo, Print, Drawing - Web Page -
Creating the Declaration, Creating the United States Exhibit
The Declaration of Independence asserted the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and the colonists' right to revolt against the British government.
Contributor: George Washington - Thomas Jefferson - Benjamin Franklin - George Mason - James Madison - John Adams - Thomas Paine - Paul Revere Site: LOC.gov web pages Original Format: Book - Manuscript/Mixed Material - Photo, Print, Drawing - Web Page
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