United States Declaration of Independence - Wikipedia On July 4, 1776, it was adopted unanimously by the Second Continental Congress, who were convened at Pennsylvania State House, later renamed Independence Hall, in the colonial city of Philadelphia These delegates became known as the nation's Founding Fathers
The Declaration of Independence | National Archives The Declaration of Independence states the principles on which our government, and our identity as Americans, are based Unlike the other founding documents, the Declaration of Independence is not legally binding, but it is powerful
Declaration of Independence 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 —
The Declaration of Independence: Full text - US History 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
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