What is the preamble of the Declaration of Independence?

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What is the preamble of the Declaration of Independence?

The preamble of the Declaration of Independence is the introductory paragraph that states the reasons and justifications for declaring independence from Great Britain. It begins with the famous phrase, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."