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Independence Day Spirit: Reclaiming and Living Our Founders’ Ideals Today Each year on July 4th, Americans come together to commemorate the day in 1776 when the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, commonly referred to as Independence Day. We celebrate with fireworks, parades, flags waving in the summer breeze, and cookouts that bring families and communities together. But beneath the festivity lies a deeper question worth considering: What does it truly mean to be independent in America today? Nearly 250 years ago, the signers of the Declaration of Independence put ink to parchment to affirm a radical idea:

As we gather to celebrate Independence Day 2024, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the extraordinary principles that form the bedrock of our democracy. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States are not merely historical documents; they are the living framework of a great experiment in governance, where the rule of law prevails, and no one is above it. The Declaration of Independence: A Bold Statement of Freedom On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, a bold assertion of the American colonies’ intent to break free from British rule. Drafted