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Harry Truman: The Declaration of Independence was an expression of democratic philosophy that sustained American patriots during the…

On the recordJuly 3, 1947
The Declaration of Independence was an expression of democratic philosophy that sustained American patriots during the Revolution and has ever since inspired men to fight to the death for their 'unalienable Rights.'
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Independence Day Address Delivered at the Home of Thomas Jefferson.

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