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The founding fathers of the united states, or simply the founding fathers, were a group of american leaders who united the thirteen colonies, led the war for independence from great britain, and built a frame of government for the new united states of america upon republican principles during the latter decades of the 18th century. This unique book pays homage to the women of the revolution, allowing readers a glimpse into their. Far more than the usual history book accounts, the signers come alive with their exploits, some hot tempers. This illustrated biographical work highlights the life of dr. July 4th and the 56 signers of the declaration of independence. From the book, wives of the signers a chapter the women behind the declaration of independence a devoted band of women who shared the outlawry of their husbands and brought upon themselves by declaring their independence of british rule. The women behind the declaration of independence by david barton foreword by, harry clinton green online at alibris. But the woman whose name also appears on the document. M ore than two centuries after july 4, 1776, the men who signed the declaration of independence especially john hancock are famous.
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