Jefferson's Deleted Slavery Clause | Roanoke News

Jefferson penned a fiery Declaration draft that Congress slashed by a quarter—especially his damning critique of George III’s role in slavery. His words were a direct jab at Lord Dunmore’s 1775 slave emancipation offer, which threatened Virginia’s economy and pushed Virginians toward revolution. Black soldiers fought on both sides at Great Bridge, their presence haunting Jefferson’s conscience. Though Congress watered down his language to vague “domestic insurrections,” the truth was clear: freedom’s fight was stained by the very chains it sought to break. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d0c42be5feee57f