# Declaration of Independence — WHE Article Discussion

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**Created:** [April 3, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/declaration-of-independence-whe-article-discussion/15903 "2024-04-03T16:00:15Z")\
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The Declaration of Independence is the foundational document of the United States of America. Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson, it explains why the Thirteen Colonies decided to separate from Great Britain during the American Revolution (1765-1789). It was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on 4 July 1776, the anniversary of which is celebrated in the US as Independence Day.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2411/declaration-of-independence/](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2411/declaration-of-independence/)._

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