(PENSACOLA) --- One of the Declaration of Independence's leading lines says it all.
“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.”
On the last day of the “America 250” series, it is only appropriate to reflect on the document that demanded freedom from a king.
OpGov.News weeklong series began June 29 with a peek into George Washington’s whereabouts. June 30 and July 1 also let readers know what America’s most famous general was up to, along with other historic notes and local Fourth of July events.
July 2 featured a portion of Reverend Billy Graham’s famous 1970 July 4 address on the steps of the Washington Monument.
And today, a famous declaration that is celebrated for the 250th time tomorrow.
(Photo: Featured Image, Library of Congress)
“We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”
On that note, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday, Dear America, Happy Birthday to you!
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