EpochTV ReviewsOpinionThe Battle Between Freedom and Socialism Has Been Fought Since America’s Founding00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintDetail, “Declaration of Independence” by John Trumbull (1819), depicting the Committee of Five—John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston. Public domainArthur Zhang8/26/2021|Updated: 8/26/2021CommentaryThe end of this battle will determine our fate and that of our children and the future of the entire world.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentArthur ZhangAuthorArthur Zhang is a veteran with a MA in History and National Security. He writes opinion articles for The Epoch Times.Author’s Selected ArticlesSleep Before 11 P.M. to Unlock Your Skin’s Golden Repair HoursNov 20, 2025Feeling Sluggish and Heavy? You Might Be Suffering From DampnessNov 11, 2025Restore Balance to Your Body’s Autonomic System With Herbal Tea and Lifestyle TipsOct 29, 2025Protecting Children’s Vision From Early NearsightednessSep 23, 2025Related TopicssocialismtraditionFounding FathersFrench RevolutionDeclaration of IndependenceU.S. ConstitutionTrevor LoudonAmerica Rewritten