Contemporary Americans are less likely to read the Declaration of Independence now that it's easily available on the Internet, than when it relied on… - Ilana Mercer

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Contemporary Americans are less likely to read the Declaration of Independence now that it's easily available on the Internet, than when it relied on horseback riders for its distribution.

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About Ilana Mercer

Woman power Ilana Mercer is a South African-born American author, columnist, blogger and thinker. She has appeared on numerous radio, podcasts and television shows.

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