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Jefferson's Deleted Slave Trade Text | New York City News
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A rare, handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence—penned by Thomas Jefferson himself—is on display at the New York Public Library, revealing a deleted passage condemning the slave trade that was removed before ratification. This “fair copy” offers a raw glimpse into Jefferson’s original vision, making it a powerful artifact amid the library’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Ticketed visitors can witness the tangible handwriting of a founding father, reminding us that history lives in these surviving documents—complex, contested, and profoundly human.
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