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This bill proposes to designate November 21st as "Mayflower Compact Day" in South Carolina, commemorating a pivotal moment in early American history. The bill provides historical context for the Mayflower Compact, highlighting its significance as the first written document of self-governance in what would become the United States. According to the bill's preamble, the Compact was created in 1620 when Mayflower passengers, finding themselves outside the intended Colony of Virginia, needed to establish their own system of governance. Of the 101 passengers, 41 signed the document while anchored in Provincetown Harbor, Massachusetts. The bill emphasizes the Compact's democratic principles, noting that it established a form of government based on liberty, law, and order, where each person had the right to participate in governance. By creating this commemorative day, the South Carolina General Assembly aims to recognize the historical importance of this early democratic document that laid groundwork for future foundational American documents like the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4267&session=126&summary=B