IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
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.–That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, –That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.–Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. Continued @ The Lid
Dear SirFur,
I was enjoying my Spirit of 76 weekend with a liberal licking my covefefe at a BBQ.
I accidentally blasted a beer fart in its mouth. How do I regain it’s trust?
Signed,
Shit and get
July 4th1776, the real brexit.😘
“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”.
I thank God for continued protection from our enemies – both internal and external – may His continue blessings and watch-care be upon us, undeserving that we are.
Amen
My 7-great grandfather was a Signer. John Hart of New Jersey. Lost everything…was hunted like a dog. One hell of a story
A truly magnificent document produced by men of great intellect, foresight, and courage.
Happy Independence Day to all!
[Btw, today’s Google Art is utterly lame. What’s up with that????]
Mine was a Hessian slave deserter. He rode with Sumter in the militia. He deserted in SC.
Great post; and Paul Harvey, a special treat.
@.45-70 – I’m proud to have a declaration signer ancestor, too. I don’t remember the number of generational “greats” you have to go back to find the historical great Charles Carroll of Maryland.
Irrelevant side note: Both of us were born in Annapolis.
@Vixen July 4, 2017 at 7:40 am – “[Btw, today’s Google Art is utterly lame. What’s up with that????]”
And their caption is “Happy Fourth of July!” instead of Happy Independence Day. That was intentional. Sad.
Every year since University I take a minute on July 4th to read the Declaration of Independence. As a world changing document it is perhaps the most famous and has given courage to many oppressed people around the world over it’s lifetime. The word stir the soul, and straightens any mans backbone and explains freedom in a way that all can understand. After reading it the world seems a little better. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a proud Canadian and have no wish to be an American (quite happy being a northern cousin) but quite ready to recognize a magnificent achievement that has changed the world for the better.
Happy Birthday My American Cousins!
Happy Independence Day All!
It brings tears to my eyes every time I read it. God bless our Founding Fathers and God bless the USA.
Happy Independence Day to all!