The Continental Congress was charged with drafting the Declaration of Independence.

The Continental Congress enlisted the skills of a young Virginia nobleman named Thomas Jefferson.

Jefferson drafted the initial versions of this foundational document.

Without learning more, we would think that the creation of this document was pretty straightforward.  In reality, this document took many shapes and forms and had inputs by many.  If you would like to learn more, continue reading …..

There is an article which was published with chronicles the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and the trials and tribulations involved in its development.

This article was published by the Coolidge Review.  Thanks to George Stewart for sharing this article with us.

https://www.coolidgereview.com/articles/jefferson-overruled

This is an interesting read and the discussions contained within are a microcosm of the challenges and differences of opinions challenging the founding fathers.

Enjoy!