Jun 13, 2005
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
Hat tip to Rick Sincere for his timely post on the Virginia Declaration of Rights.
Virginia’s Declaration was drawn upon by Thomas Jefferson for the opening paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence. It was widely copied by the other colonies and became the basis of the Bill of Rights. Written by George Mason, it was adopted by the Virginia Constitutional Convention on June 12, 1776.
Rick provides the complete text of the Declaration and links to the appropriate page at the National Archives website.
Virginia’s Declaration was drawn upon by Thomas Jefferson for the opening paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence. It was widely copied by the other colonies and became the basis of the Bill of Rights. Written by George Mason, it was adopted by the Virginia Constitutional Convention on June 12, 1776.
Rick provides the complete text of the Declaration and links to the appropriate page at the National Archives website.