Brand: Playing Cards of Knowledge

Read America's founding document. One card at a time. On the occasion of its 250th anniversary! The Playing Cards of Knowledge: US Declaration of Independence deck transforms history's most consequential act of self-governance into 54 beautifully designed playing cards - each one a window into the document that launched a nation. The complete text of the Declaration is spread across 46 numbered cards, so you can read it in sequence or encounter it card by card as you play. Annotation labels identify each passage - Principles, Grievances, Appeals to Britain, Formal Declaration - so the document's structure becomes clear as you engage with it. Historical Context cards illuminate the story behind the words: why independence wasn't the original goal; how the physical parchment nearly didn't survive; what Jefferson's first draft said about slavery; what actually happened on July 4, 1776; and even Thomas Jefferson's views on playing cards. Two Joker cards round out the deck with surprising facts that connect the document to the present. Designed for curious minds: students, lifelong learners, history enthusiasts, and anyone who takes a moment to ponder the world.

Features:

• Complete Declaration of Independence Text: Read the entire Declaration of Independence spread across the deck of cards (annotated for concepts, with additional historical context)
• Historical Context and Explanatory Content: Learn about the document's background, Jefferson's first draft, and the events of July 4, 1776
• Fully Playable Card Deck: Includes 52 standard playing cards plus 2 custom Jokers for traditional card games
• Modern Minimalist Design: Features contemporary aesthetic with distinctive Ace and Joker card designs
• QR-Link to Learning Community: Access bibliography and additional educational resources through the Playing Cards of Knowledge Community
• Educational Resource: Designed for lifelong learners, students, educators, and history enthusiasts
• Annotation Labels Included: Each passage is clearly marked as Principles, Grievances, Appeals to Britain, or Formal Declaration to reveal the document's structure
• 250th Anniversary Edition: Commemorates the 250th anniversary of America's founding document

Product Details:

• Color: Red, White, Black, Blue
• Size: Standard
• Item Quantity: 1