Why Did They Declare Independence?

Why Did They Declare Independence?
“Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776” by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, early 20th century. The oil painting depicts (L–R) Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. Public Domain
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Commentary
One hopes in this year of the semiquincentennial (a word we should all learn to say!), that every American will reread the Declaration of Independence. Though it was written 250 years ago, it holds up as the most inspiring piece of political rhetoric written in any language in the history of man. There is a reason it remains a template for all peoples in the world who seek freedom and rights.
Jeffrey A. Tucker
Jeffrey A. Tucker
Author
Jeffrey A. Tucker is the founder and president of the Brownstone Institute and the author of many thousands of articles in the scholarly and popular press, as well as 10 books in five languages, most recently “Liberty or Lockdown.” He is also the editor of “The Best of Ludwig von Mises.” He writes a daily column on economics for The Epoch Times and speaks widely on the topics of economics, technology, social philosophy, and culture. He can be reached at [email protected]