Oregon town to display Oregon Constitution, Declaration of Independence

By Associated Press Published: Jan 20, 2011 at 5:41 PM PDT

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Oregon town to display Oregon Constitution, Declaration of Independence — This undated image released by Britain's National Archives Thursday, July 2, 2009, shows a copy of the United States Declaration of Independence, which has been discovered at the National Archives in Kew, England.

DAMASCUS, Ore. (AP) — Damascus councilors voted Tuesday to hang copies of the Declaration of Independence and part of the Oregon Constitution in a prominent place in the council chambers.

The Oregonian reports the issue came up when new Mayor Steve Spinnett suggested placing a plaque in City Hall with a section of the constitution proclaiming that all power is inherent in the people who have the right to alter or abolish government.

During Tuesday's meeting, councilors decided to add the declaration and hang both documents in the council chambers.

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Information from: The Oregonian, http://www.oregonlive.com