“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... ...We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America… solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States.” —Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence
Across this country, as we come together to celebrate the Fourth of July with barbeques, picnics, parades, and fireworks, let us not forget why we are able to gather at such events. Let us not forget those who took a stand to demand that there be a nation founded on liberty, justice, equality, and the free pursuit of happiness. Let us not forget the sacrifices of men and women throughout the decades who have fought to protect those rights and freedoms for our benefit. Let us value those rights, and keep them as an inheritance for generations to come. As fireworks light up the sky this night, relish the freedoms gained by our forefathers' fight for independence.
Happy Independence Day!
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