Jefferson's Masterpiece: The Story of the Declaration of Independence for Young Readers - Paperback

by Dennis Parker (Author)

Jefferson's Masterpiece is the amazing story of Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence. Readers take a historical journey that begins on June 11, 1776, when the Committee of Five met to choose the person to write the Declaration of Independence. It concludes on August 2, when 56 delegates signed America's birth certificate, after spending days editing, debating and voting on Jefferson's draft. The new American citizens joyfully celebrated the Declaration of Independence.