In January 1776, Thomas Paine issued 'Common Sense,' advocating independence from Great Britain.

The Declaration calls us to recognize the inherent equality of all people. And when it becomes unmistakably evident that a government is denying the governed life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, it's the right of people to establish a new government to secure these unalienable rights.

Throwing off despotism and tyranny is our history and part of our national identity - something in which we can take incredible pride.

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