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The Declaration of Independence. The Constitution. The Bill of Rights. America’s founding documents were the result of debates and compromises that created a new nation unlike any other. Learn more about the history and content of America’s defining documents.
Little-Known Facts About the Declaration of Independence
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13 Facts About the U.S. Constitution
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