Commentary
One of the most common and widespread charges made against our nation’s history is that the American War for Independence was somehow executed for the purpose of protecting, perpetuating, and spreading the institution of slavery.
"The Signing of the Declaration of Independence," painted by John Trumbull, 1819. Public Domain
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Timothy Barton
Author
Timothy Barton is the president of WallBuilders, a national organization dedicated to highlighting the true facts about the founding of America, our Constitution, and our rich history.
