The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and the Bill of Rights are documents from our past that are at the very core of what we are as a nation.
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has online exhibits dedicated to each of these foundational documents that enshrine our values of freedom, respect, the "pursuit of happiness", and the rule of law.
Under the umbrella title of The Charters of Freedom -- A New World Is At Hand", there are separate exhibits for:
Other historical information covering events leading up to and following the writing and signing of these national commitments is also included. In each case, there are many images available that allow you to view the original documents and see drawings and paintings of the figures who fought for these landmarks in our country's history.
Awe-inspring.
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