The democratic aspiration is no mere recent phase in human history. It is human history. It permeated the ancient life of early peoples. It blazed anew in the Middle Ages. It was written in Magna Carta. – From Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1941 inaugural speech
The Magna Carta (which means Great Charter in Latin) is celebrating its 800th anniversary this year. This historical document helped to lay the foundation of democracy around the world. With all the celebrations that took place this week for Canada Day and for the many celebrations taking place in the U.S. this weekend for Independence Day, many do not realize the significance and importance that the Magna Carta has had on both countries. In the U.S., the founding fathers took many of the principles and ideals from Magna Carta when creating the Declaration of Independence. In Canada, Magna Carta helped to shape the federal Bill of Rights in…
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