April 19, 1775 — “the shot heard round the world,” the start of the Revolutionary War.
July 4, 1776 — the idea that was, and still is, heard “round the world.”
The Declaration of Independence did three things: it announced separation from Britain, it justified that separation, and it grounded politics in human rights rather than royal authority. It claimed that all people are created equal, endowed with unalienable rights, and that legitimate governments derive “their just powers from the consent of the governed.”
How to do that, and even whether it is a good idea, is an ongoing challenge and debate. There will always be powerful interests opposing it, but it’s a document and idea worth celebrating.
Happy 250th Anniversary!
July 4, 2026
that is the hardest part of the Declaration, the doing of it and how. We have made it through 250 years, as a country I agree, this is worth celebrating
And not everyone agrees with it. That makes it a lot harder.
Hopefully the people of the United States can make changes for the better.
Fingers crossed!
250 years!
Yes!!
…I hope that changes come in November! Happy 4th, Jean.
Fingers crossed.
250 years is something worth celebrating. I just wish that people could focus more on how far we’ve come working together and put aside differences so that future generations can continue to celebrate
If only.
Have a wonderful and safe Independence Day!
I hope you had a great day!
Happy Independence Day!
I hope you had a great day!
A Very Happy Fourth of July to you too!
Thanks. 🙂
I hope you had a wonderful day!
Thanks. 🙂