How has the declaration of independence been viewed

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How has the Declaration of Independence been viewed by different politicians in History? In other words what are some different perspectives of the meaning of the Declaration and how it applies to controversies in each generation?
What issues have been discussed and addressed by using the principles of the Declaration? Think Lincoln and King.
Specifically discuss the perspectives of Lincoln and King on the principles in the Declaration of Independence and how they addressed it in their various speeches.
Choose some of the later views of the Declaration by some of the presidents such as Wilson, Coolidge, or Roosevelt. What did they get right in their interpretation? What did they get wrong? Here you should focus on a few of their similarities and differences and discuss them along with your thoughts on it.
Answer these overall questions: (Themes to look for: How do they view the Declaration? Do the principles of 1776 need to be adhered to today or are the 1776 principles ones that can be applied with the issues of any generation? Do they feel we need to go back to the basics or do they feel the Declaration principles are outdated and new principles need to be created?)
Based on the different perspectives on the principles of the Declaration and based on the different readings what is your view on anything you have read or learned? explain

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