The story behind 1,317 words we still celebrate 238 years later

Putting their names on that parchment was no small step for these men: "We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor." Military victory was not guaranteed at that time or any time really until after the Battle of Yorktown, more than five long, bloody years later. Nor was the survival of each signer a certainty should the king prevail. Read More At Investor's Business Daily: http://news.investors.com/politics-andrew-malcolm/070414-707347-july-4th-declaration-of-independence-history-text-video.htm#ixzz36XPthdfB  Follow us: @IBDinvestors on Twitter | InvestorsBusinessDaily on Facebook John Hames shared with you:   The story behind 1,317 words we still celebrate 238 years later news.investors.com - Nowhere in the Declaration of Independence does the historic document call itself the Declaration of Independence. No matter. Available on the App Store.

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