... most recognized is the preamble; in the preamble the colonies explain why it is necessary to issue a declaration. Second, it describes the inalienable rights of every man, which include: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The third section, which often times is overlooked, is a large list of grievances and accusations against King George III. The final section the colonies declare ... ...

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... they come to understand this. He explains that all men are "endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights" and goes on to list among them the rights to Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. We must assume from the context of Jefferson's writings that by "self-evident" he feels that the rights of every man are outlined by their ... ...

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