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Title details for The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States by Various - Available

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States

by Various
Frank Langella
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The two most treasured documents of American freedom together on one audiobook
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 as an act of rebellion, The Declaration of Independence powerfully expresses the political principles of an emerging nation. As justification for severing ties with England, The Declaration presented a list of grievances against the King and declared the colonies to be sovereign states.
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Ratified in 1788, The Constitution remains a shining example of patriotism and
compromise. In outlining the powers of the three branches of government and establishing the rights of all Americans, The Constitution united the 13 independent states and set forth the official viewpoint of a newly unified nation. One of its most significant features is that it can always be amended.

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  • Release date

    July 17, 2007

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781415944981
      • File size: 23368 KB
      • Duration: 00:48:40

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      The Declaration of Independence gets a stirring reading from Frank Langella, one that brings alive all the emotions our Founding Fathers must have felt when breaking free of England. Boyd Gaines's reading of the Constitution doesn't fare as well, despite his efforts to give it a thoughtful reading that gives listeners plenty of time to ponder its points. It sounds like Gaines is reading a document that just wasn't meant to be read aloud. While important, the passage on the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is almost guaranteed to bring yawns. At 48 minutes, the disc falls short of the hour promised on the package. J.A.S. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

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