The Declaration of Independence. Portable.  
By: SturmB - Sep 27, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. What more needs to be said?
As I stated with the Constitution app, I am glad this is a free product, as everyone should be at least familiar with the Constitution, even if much of its wording is sometimes difficult to follow. Granted, it probably isn't a high priority app for most people to get, but at least you can now remove it from your device after you've downloaded it, and still put it back on whenever you feel it might come in handy soon.

Mr.  
By: Luis from Hartford, CT - Jul 8, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
It is simply great to know that there was a time in this nation's history that people understood properly the meaning to liberty, freedom, justice etc. Today, I can scarcly find one soul in 500 who actually has more concern about what congress is cooking with this national energy tax aka cap and trade and this health care reform bill. These two acts of congress, if pAssed and signed by Obama, will negate much of what was fought for some 230 years ago.

Fantastic, but needs more history in the next update.  
By: Tasty Human - Feb 7, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
The Declaration has a lot more history than some people realize;
- The first, largest, and most famous signature is that of John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress. His signature is such that King George 3 could read the name without the aid of glasses.
- The youngest signer was Edward Rutledge of South Carolina(age 26). Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania(age 70) was the oldest.
- Two future presidents signed: John Adams (second President) and Thomas Jefferson (third President).
- On June 11, 1776, Congress appointed a "Committee of Five", consisting of John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, Robert R. Livingston of New York, and Roger Sherman of Connecticut, to draft a declaration.
- Thomas Jefferson was appointed by the other four members of the committee to write the first draft, which he completed in 17 days.
- The committee presented this copy to the Congress on June 28, 1776. The title of the document was "A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress assembled."
- July 4, 1776, is actually the day the wording of the Declaration was approved by Congress.
- Due to the Revolutionary war the document was signed individually and in secrecy.
- Thomas Jefferson and John Adams published a book titled the “Journals of Congress” claiming the document was signed on that same day.
- The “Journals of Congress” was published over a year later recounting the events of July 4, 1776
- In 1796, signer Thomas McKean disputed the claim that the Declaration had been signed on July 4, pointing out that some signers were not present that day, including several who were not even elected to Congress until after July 4.
- McKean's version of the story gained support when the Secret Journals of Congress were published in 1821
- The actual signing of the Declaration took place after the New York delegation had been given permission to support independence, which allowed the Declaration to be proclaimed as the unanimous decision of the thirteen states.
- Retitled on July 19, 1776 as "The unanimous declaration of the thirteen United States of America"
- Most of the delegates who signed did so on August 2, 1776, although some eventual signers were not present and added their names later.

Mr. Jefferson's best work  
By: Fivetree - Sep 13, 2008
Version: 1.0
I think Thomas Jefferson would be impressed by the iPod, given that he was an inventor. But I think he would be more astonished by the fact that we haven't had ourselves a decent revolution already. What passes for democracy in this country would surely make him do cartwheels in the ground at Monticello. However, this is another handy way of preserving what is surely well on its way to being an irrelevant artifact.

Great  
By: Cartman005 - Sep 2, 2008
Version: 1.0
This and the Constitution are great for students. As other commenters have noted, it y=would be great if you could offer the apps in one package as I have many apps and the icons take up a lot of the screen. As most people who have this app also have the Constitution, it would make sense to combine them and offer more important American documents and speeches in future updates.
Thank you for your great work!

An excellent public-spirited gift!  
By: Eugene Pagano - Sep 2, 2008
Version: 1.0
Mr. Bagwell deserves praise for his civic-minded gifts of free electronic versions of the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Only two suggestions. First, add images of the original Consitution and of the Bill of Rights like the images in this application for the Declaration of Independence. (The National Archives must have images; it does has posters.) Second, combine the two applications and add the Gettysburg Address to make one application to reduce the number of icons on our screens.

The Declaration of Independence. Portable.  
By: SturmB - Sep 27, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. What more needs to be said?
As I stated with the Constitution app, I am glad this is a free product, as everyone should be at least familiar with the Constitution, even if much of its wording is sometimes difficult to follow. Granted, it probably isn't a high priority app for most people to get, but at least you can now remove it from your device after you've downloaded it, and still put it back on whenever you feel it might come in handy soon.

Mr.  
By: Luis from Hartford, CT - Jul 8, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
It is simply great to know that there was a time in this nation's history that people understood properly the meaning to liberty, freedom, justice etc. Today, I can scarcly find one soul in 500 who actually has more concern about what congress is cooking with this national energy tax aka cap and trade and this health care reform bill. These two acts of congress, if pAssed and signed by Obama, will negate much of what was fought for some 230 years ago.

Fantastic, but needs more history in the next update.  
By: Tasty Human - Feb 7, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
The Declaration has a lot more history than some people realize;
- The first, largest, and most famous signature is that of John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress. His signature is such that King George 3 could read the name without the aid of glasses.
- The youngest signer was Edward Rutledge of South Carolina(age 26). Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania(age 70) was the oldest.
- Two future presidents signed: John Adams (second President) and Thomas Jefferson (third President).
- On June 11, 1776, Congress appointed a "Committee of Five", consisting of John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, Robert R. Livingston of New York, and Roger Sherman of Connecticut, to draft a declaration.
- Thomas Jefferson was appointed by the other four members of the committee to write the first draft, which he completed in 17 days.
- The committee presented this copy to the Congress on June 28, 1776. The title of the document was "A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress assembled."
- July 4, 1776, is actually the day the wording of the Declaration was approved by Congress.
- Due to the Revolutionary war the document was signed individually and in secrecy.
- Thomas Jefferson and John Adams published a book titled the “Journals of Congress” claiming the document was signed on that same day.
- The “Journals of Congress” was published over a year later recounting the events of July 4, 1776
- In 1796, signer Thomas McKean disputed the claim that the Declaration had been signed on July 4, pointing out that some signers were not present that day, including several who were not even elected to Congress until after July 4.
- McKean's version of the story gained support when the Secret Journals of Congress were published in 1821
- The actual signing of the Declaration took place after the New York delegation had been given permission to support independence, which allowed the Declaration to be proclaimed as the unanimous decision of the thirteen states.
- Retitled on July 19, 1776 as "The unanimous declaration of the thirteen United States of America"
- Most of the delegates who signed did so on August 2, 1776, although some eventual signers were not present and added their names later.

Very cool  
By: MacClashy - 15-Sep-2008
Version: 1.0
Hey, I'm from the UK & I find this a very cool app. One thing though, wish I could zoom in closer using the pinch.

America I guess :)  
By: Molly hatchet man - Sep 27, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
I love God, classic rock and Glenn beck also Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "Have you no shame? Have you no decency?" that was an incredible speech and shame on you Iran, you will get what you deserve in due time. Rock on :)

The Declaration of Independence. Portable.  
By: SturmB - Sep 27, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. What more needs to be said?
As I stated with the Constitution app, I am glad this is a free product, as everyone should be at least familiar with the Constitution, even if much of its wording is sometimes difficult to follow. Granted, it probably isn't a high priority app for most people to get, but at least you can now remove it from your device after you've downloaded it, and still put it back on whenever you feel it might come in handy soon.

A Must Have  
By: peaceguy - Sep 23, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
Get it. Everyone should have the Declaration of Independance with them. To have the luxury now of having it with us on our iPhones is just another reason the iPhone is the genius electronic product of the decade...

Amazing  
By: Zzzjajjja - Sep 16, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
Washington needs to study this. Maybe they will all learn something that they've seemed to have forgotten.

Mr.  
By: Luis from Hartford, CT - Jul 8, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
It is simply great to know that there was a time in this nation's history that people understood properly the meaning to liberty, freedom, justice etc. Today, I can scarcly find one soul in 500 who actually has more concern about what congress is cooking with this national energy tax aka cap and trade and this health care reform bill. These two acts of congress, if pAssed and signed by Obama, will negate much of what was fought for some 230 years ago.

Great app  
By: Coolhwhip - Jun 22, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
I would rather buy an actual piece of CRAP instead of paying for this

Pretty cool  
By: AdultFilmLegend - Jun 22, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
It's good to read every now and then for perspective. Great to have on the iPhone in case any British people you know feel compelled to tell you their opinions about US politics.

Yay  
By: i-zeek - Jun 20, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
Great app

Neat app  
By: ArchAngel21x - May 4, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
This is a document that every American citizen should read. Making it easy to access will encourage more people to look at it.

Declaration of Independence & Bagwell are Beautiful!  
By: tlccpas - May 3, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
God bless the US and God bless Clint Bagwell Consulting! Thank you so much! And thank you for creating an application that allows us to reacquaint ourselves with our rights (which we all badly need) and for not even charging us for your good, hard work. Again, may God bless you and may God bless the United States of America!