From grievances to government. What the Declaration set in motion

The Declaration of Independence, approved July 4, 1776, dissolved ties with Great Britain. Learn why it still matters.
Reason

The Universalist Principles of the Declaration of Independence

Last year, and in 2017, I put up posts about the universalist principles of the Declaration of Independence, and their continuing relevance today. The points made are no less relevant this year. So, ...

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

A crowd gathered along the waterfront in New York City in the summer of 1776. The scene they witnessed was terrifying. The ...
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How the Declaration of Independence was once bought for $4 at a flea market

The old adage “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” also doubles as the ultimate collector’s fantasy. Every garage sale, thrift store or dollar bin is an opportunity to find a diamond in the ...
San Antonio Express-News

Universal Declaration of Human Right an example of human spirit

Monday marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Initially, the world took little notice of the document’s proclamation in Paris in 1948 at the third ...
The Conversation

Declaration of Helsinki turns 60 – how this foundational document of medical ethics has stood the test of time

Dominic Wilkinson receives funding from The Wellcome Trust. He is a member of the British Medical Association Medical Ethics Committee (the views in this article are his own). The declaration of ...