The Declaration of Independence is our defining document — and the key to educating savvy citizens

There are many reasons one might come to love one’s country. It first appears in the connection to place, a bond to a physical ...
Time

How the Declaration of Independence Can Still Change the World

Three weeks ago Britain observed the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, the charter of liberties King John was forced to issue to his barons in 1215. Most contemporary commentaries took the ...
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When was Declaration of Independence Signed? Know History, Dates, and Key Figures

America celebrates Independence Day on July 4th every year. This date is etched into the nation’s collective memory as the birth of a new republic. Yet, the answer to “When was Declaration of ...
Bustle

13 Quotes About The Declaration Of Independence

The Declaration of Independence is America's most prized possession, and with Fourth of July right around the corner, it's a great time to revisit the document and everything that it did for this ...
The Heritage Foundation

Forming the Declaration

The main objectives of the Declaration of Independence were to announce a cause of action and formally justify the Continental Congress’s July 2, 1776, decision to separate from Great Britain. The ...
The Heritage Foundation

The Declaration of Independence

It's that time of year when we celebrate our Declaration of Independence. On this episode, we play an interview featuring well-known historian, scholar, and Heritage fellow Dr. Allen Guelzo. It ...
The Hill

The Founders put God at the center of the Declaration of Independence

Today is synonymous with fireworks, flags, parades and barbecues, but 33 percent of Americans do not plan to celebrate the nation’s 249th birthday. National pride has fallen to record lows, and a 2023 ...