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Democratic Party United States
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The Democratic Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, alongside the Republican Party. It traces its institutional lineage, though often contested, to the Democratic-Republican Party founded by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in the 1790s. The modern Democratic Party coalesced significantly under Andrew Jackson in the 1830s, emphasizing agrarian interests and the common man, often against established financial elites. It is historically asso…
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July 4 1776
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The Declaration Document
The primary text adopted on July 4 was primarily drafted by Thomas Jefferson, a delegate from Virginia. While the document was adopted unanimously, the precise moment of adoption is sometimes confused with the public signing, which occurred later.
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Library Of Congress
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Historical Overview
The LOC’s origins trace back to a specific legislative requirement. Following the burning of Washington D.C. in 1814 during the War of 1812, the original collection was destroyed. In 1815, former President Thomas Jefferson offered his personal library of 6,487 volumes as a replacement, which Congress accepted. This influx of philosophical, scientific, and literary works fundamentally shaped the library's subsequent collecting philosophy, shifting it toward a universal collection model. ${}^{2}$
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