Stevens: The Declaration of Independence didn’t actually create the United States

Our country is in the midst of an important celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but many ...

Celebrate the Fourth of July. But don’t forget the Twelfth of June.

Naturally, the main event of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations will be the Fourth of July, in honor of the Declaration ...

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring indepe…

You know how important the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were to making the United States. But do you know ...

They’re Some of the Most Famous Words Ever Written. Have You Ever Really Read Them?

The Declaration of Independence was a charter and a manifesto, yes, but in essence it was a memo, a hastily drafted, ...

Opinion: The Declaration of Independence — choosing natural rights and human equality

The declaration made fighting for human equality and the natural rights of all the foundation of American patriotism.

Neil Gorsuch on the Declaration of Independence, originalism, and separation of powers

Aspirations for Power Need To Be Checked' In a special America 250 issue, Reason takes a look back at our country's founding ...
Tennessean

Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are America's bedrock documents | Opinion

Paul G. Summers is a lawyer. He is a former appellate and senior judge, district attorney general, and the Attorney General of Tennessee. Editor's note: This is a new regular feature on issues related ...

Kyra Sedgwick says knowing her ancestor signed the Declaration of Independence 'means a lot' to her

Kyra Sedgwick says democracy and the Constitution mean a lot to her, revealing ancestor William Ellery signed the Declaration ...
Townhall

America’s Three Founding Documents: The Bible, The Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution

The Declaration was the defining statement of the American idea—the “why” of America. We would be founded not on race, ethnicity, or class, but on an idea—the Biblical idea that all men are created ...
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Garth Brooks Moved to Tears Viewing the Declaration of Independence in D.C.

Garth Brooks says he was brought to tears after a rare opportunity to view the Declaration of Independence and other founding ...