The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States

By: Various

Narrated by: Frank Langella, Boyd Gaines

The two most treasured documents of American freedom together on one audiobook.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 as an act of rebellion, The Declaration of Independence powerfully expresses the political principles of an emerging nation. As justification for severing ties with England, The Declaration presented a list of grievances against the King and declared the colonies to be sovereign states.

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Ratified in 1788, The Constitution remains a shining example of patriotism and compromise. In outlining the power of the three branches of government and establishing the rights of all Americans, The Constitution united the 13 independent states and set forth the official viewpoint of a newly unified nation. Its most significant and insightful feature is that it can always be amended.(P)2007 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Read very clearly and concisely.

Understood every word and it all made sense. I was led to believe in school that it was written in Old English and was hard to understand. That was not the case.

Don’t panic!

Reads like Vogon poetry and it’s wonderful because of it! An architectural dream of perfection and play.

The Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights

I enjoyed listening as you spoke clearly and your tone is calming and sincere. Thank you!

Politics as usual

For me it was dry and boring but if I listen to it repeatedly (while cleaning or hiking), small details sink in and make for interesting conversation with my family who isn’t political.

Kindly informative

The way this was read and the voice used made this very easy to understand and enjoyable to listen to.