<HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE>Declaration of Independence</TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY> The Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776. In his writing, Jefferson focused on the concept of "self-evident" truths to outline the grievances against the King of England. Grievances Against the King The Declaration of Independence outlined over two dozen grievances with the introductory phrase, "To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world." The Declaration of Independence was announced as the "unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America", and was signed by 56 representatives. </BODY> </HTML>