#declarationofindependence — Public Fediverse posts

Season 3 of Rebecca Nagle’s First America podcast frames what we face today brilliantly by adding #indigenous people back into #AmericanHistory.
Not an accident, their erasure impairs our understanding our country and how the current moment fits into that.
Authoritarian tendencies start before the #DeclarationofIndependence and grow like cancer throughout the state.
Understanding what our government did remains essential for us to build the society we need. We must own this and learn from it or we repeat it.

https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/first-america

Season 3 of Rebecca Nagle’s First America podcast frames what we face today brilliantly by adding #indigenous people back into #AmericanHistory.
Not an accident, their erasure impairs our understanding our country and how the current moment fits into that.
Authoritarian tendencies start before the #DeclarationofIndependence and grow like cancer throughout the state.
Understanding what our government did remains essential for us to build the society we need. We must own this and learn from it or we repeat it.

https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/first-america

P(A,B) = P(A)P(B)

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#DeclarationofIndependence

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#DeclarationofIndependence

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I wish that I would've saved one of the great posts with all of the points from the #DeclarationOfIndependence that apply to #Trump

Do you have one of those handy?

I'm thinking that I need to pin up a Declaration of Independence from Dictators on my local community boards. Right next to the Army Manual on #Fascism

https://archive.org/details/ArmyTalkOrientationFactSheet64-Fascism

#USA #History #July4 #USPol #TTJ

I wish that I would've saved one of the great posts with all of the points from the #DeclarationOfIndependence that apply to #Trump

Do you have one of those handy?

I'm thinking that I need to pin up a Declaration of Independence from Dictators on my local community boards. Right next to the Army Manual on #Fascism

https://archive.org/details/ArmyTalkOrientationFactSheet64-Fascism

#USA #History #July4 #USPol #TTJ

“ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL.”
On July 4, 1776, fifty‑six signatures lit the spark of freedom. 🇺🇸

IndependenceDay #Freedom #History #DeclarationOfIndependence #Trendmelon

“ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL.”
On July 4, 1776, fifty‑six signatures lit the spark of freedom. 🇺🇸

IndependenceDay #Freedom #History #DeclarationOfIndependence #Trendmelon

Google Ad Satirizes AI Collaboration in Historical Context

📰 Original title: New Google Ad Imagines America's 'Declaration of Independence' Written With AI Help

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

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#technology #googlead #aitools #declarationofindependence

Google Ad Satirizes AI Collaboration in Historical Context

📰 Original title: New Google Ad Imagines America's 'Declaration of Independence' Written With AI Help

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/google-ad-satirizes-ai-collaboration-in-historical-context.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world

#technology #googlead #aitools #declarationofindependence

The forgotten story of abolition in revolutionary France – the first emancipation. #Abolition #Abolitionofslavery #abolitionism #BastilleDay #CivilRights #Civilwar #Colonialism #DeclarationofIndependence #Democracy #Emancipation #Frenchempire #FrenchRevolution #Haiti #Napoleon #Revolution #Robespierre #Slavery #ToussaintLouverture #USCivilWar
https://iwpost.com/the-forgotten-story-of-abolition-in-revolutionary-france-the-first-emancipation/?fsp_sid=11768

The forgotten story of abolition in revolutionary France – the first emancipation. #Abolition #Abolitionofslavery #abolitionism #BastilleDay #CivilRights #Civilwar #Colonialism #DeclarationofIndependence #Democracy #Emancipation #Frenchempire #FrenchRevolution #Haiti #Napoleon #Revolution #Robespierre #Slavery #ToussaintLouverture #USCivilWar
https://iwpost.com/the-forgotten-story-of-abolition-in-revolutionary-france-the-first-emancipation/?fsp_sid=11768

1776 Against 1787: Constituent Power and the Forgotten Meaning of American Democracy

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.pressenza.com/2026/07/1776-against-1787-constituent-power-and-the-forgotten-meaning-of-american-democracy/

250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in a time of renewed confederate sentiment, a smashed mobile phone, and a book review…

https://open.substack.com/pub/desertsagenm/p/back-and-fourth

#july4th #MobilePhone #Digitalmedia #patriotism #declarationofindependence #independenceday

250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in a time of renewed confederate sentiment, a smashed mobile phone, and a book review…

https://open.substack.com/pub/desertsagenm/p/back-and-fourth

#july4th #MobilePhone #Digitalmedia #patriotism #declarationofindependence #independenceday

Trump Honors American Heroes And Founding Fathers During 250th Independence Day Celebration

The United States of America (USA) celebrated its 250th anniversary and during his 4th of July speech at the National Mall, US President Donald Trump honored the American heroes as well as the Founding Fathers of the nation, according to a news report by Newsmax.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the report of Newsmax. Some parts in boldface…

President Donald Trump celebrated America’s 250th anniversary in a rousing speech on the Fourth of July at the National Mall on Saturday night.

Trump delivered his remarks after 11 p.m. ET, after being delayed by over an hour due to lightning and heavy rains. But Trump said he would not be deterred in celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

“If we have to speak in front of one person at four in the morning I’m going to be here,” Trump said in a speech streamed live on Newsmax. “There’s no way we can be deterred.”

“Tonight we come together for one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time,” Trump added. “For two and a half centuries, our American Republic has stood as the crowning achievement of human history.

“This country is the home of freedom. This is the land of liberty. And this is a flag that’s the banner of the most extraordinary, most exceptional, most incredible nation ever to exist on the face of the Earth.”

The president said the American people have shown more courage, done more good, righted more injustice and achieved more greatness than anyone else.

“For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light and the glory among all of the nations of the world, all over the world, they try and be like us,” Trump said.

“Nobody can be like us, and with God’s help, we will always be this,” Trump added. “Or even better. We’re going to be better.”

Trump used his speech to honor numerous veterans who fought in American wars, bringing them on stage to salute the flag while telling their tales of heroism.

Among those honored were 104-year-old Ken Schrubing, who was just 19 years old when he survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and 101-year-old Don Graves, who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

“These are the fighters and the banners of the Greatest Generation,” Trump said. “They are the greatest generation. They saved the world and they made America very, very proud. We’re very proud of you, heroes all.“

Marine Corporal Pat Finn and Private First Class Rudy Meekins, who fought in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War, were also honored, along with astronaut Jack Schmitt, the last American to walk on the moon, and the Artemis II flight crew.

Eleven Gold Star families were also presented with flags during Trump’s speech.

Speaking in front of the first American flags produced, Trump praised the Founding Fathers and the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

“Those 56 patriots put everything at risk, stepped onto the stage of destiny, and seized a victory for the ages,” Trump said.

Trump said the Founding Fathers have allowed America to thrive for 250 years.

“Our cause was just. Our people are brave, our culture is exceptional, and our destiny is written by God,” Trump said.

“And as we can see here tonight, after 250 years, the spirit of 1776 still lives within us all,” Trump added.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Are you delighted with the way America’s 250th anniversary was celebrated this year? Are you thankful to America’s Founding Fathers, war veterans and other brave heroes who kept the US a shining light on the world? Do you think the unpatriotic Americans will eventually realize they are wrong with their current beliefs and make a drastic change to love the United States again?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Trump Honors American Heroes And Founding Fathers During 250th Independence Day Celebration

The United States of America (USA) celebrated its 250th anniversary and during his 4th of July speech at the National Mall, US President Donald Trump honored the American heroes as well as the Founding Fathers of the nation, according to a news report by Newsmax.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the report of Newsmax. Some parts in boldface…

President Donald Trump celebrated America’s 250th anniversary in a rousing speech on the Fourth of July at the National Mall on Saturday night.

Trump delivered his remarks after 11 p.m. ET, after being delayed by over an hour due to lightning and heavy rains. But Trump said he would not be deterred in celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

“If we have to speak in front of one person at four in the morning I’m going to be here,” Trump said in a speech streamed live on Newsmax. “There’s no way we can be deterred.”

“Tonight we come together for one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time,” Trump added. “For two and a half centuries, our American Republic has stood as the crowning achievement of human history.

“This country is the home of freedom. This is the land of liberty. And this is a flag that’s the banner of the most extraordinary, most exceptional, most incredible nation ever to exist on the face of the Earth.”

The president said the American people have shown more courage, done more good, righted more injustice and achieved more greatness than anyone else.

“For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light and the glory among all of the nations of the world, all over the world, they try and be like us,” Trump said.

“Nobody can be like us, and with God’s help, we will always be this,” Trump added. “Or even better. We’re going to be better.”

Trump used his speech to honor numerous veterans who fought in American wars, bringing them on stage to salute the flag while telling their tales of heroism.

Among those honored were 104-year-old Ken Schrubing, who was just 19 years old when he survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and 101-year-old Don Graves, who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

“These are the fighters and the banners of the Greatest Generation,” Trump said. “They are the greatest generation. They saved the world and they made America very, very proud. We’re very proud of you, heroes all.“

Marine Corporal Pat Finn and Private First Class Rudy Meekins, who fought in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War, were also honored, along with astronaut Jack Schmitt, the last American to walk on the moon, and the Artemis II flight crew.

Eleven Gold Star families were also presented with flags during Trump’s speech.

Speaking in front of the first American flags produced, Trump praised the Founding Fathers and the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

“Those 56 patriots put everything at risk, stepped onto the stage of destiny, and seized a victory for the ages,” Trump said.

Trump said the Founding Fathers have allowed America to thrive for 250 years.

“Our cause was just. Our people are brave, our culture is exceptional, and our destiny is written by God,” Trump said.

“And as we can see here tonight, after 250 years, the spirit of 1776 still lives within us all,” Trump added.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Are you delighted with the way America’s 250th anniversary was celebrated this year? Are you thankful to America’s Founding Fathers, war veterans and other brave heroes who kept the US a shining light on the world? Do you think the unpatriotic Americans will eventually realize they are wrong with their current beliefs and make a drastic change to love the United States again?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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The Unanimous Declaration

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The Living Signatories to The Declaration of Independence and the American Jubilee

America celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 4, 1826. Just three signatories to The Declaration of Independence, Adams, Jefferson, and Charles Carroll of Carrollton, lived to see the day. I look at their stories as related to July 4, 1826

https://thenewleafjournal.com/the-living-signatories-to-the-declaration-of-independence-and-the-american-jubilee/

#July4 #IndependenceDay #AmericanJubilee #ThomasJefferson #JohnAdams #CharlesCarroll #DeclarationOfIndependence

How Philadelphia Weather On July 4th, 1776 Compared To Today

The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia on July 4th, 1776 (by John Trumbull, American, 1756…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Climate #DeclarationofIndependence #heatdome #nationalweatherservice #Philadelphia #Semiquincentennial #ThomasJefferson #UnitedStates #Us #USA #Weather
https://www.newsbeep.com/626669/

Today, America celebrates its 250th birthday. 200 years ago, America celebrated its Jubilee. On the occasion of America's 50th, three signatories to The Declaration of Independence still lived. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson famously both died on July 4, leaving Charles Carroll as the last living signatory. Carroll would live on until 1832. In my new article, I collected some quotes and stories about Adams, Jefferson, and Carroll related to the American Jubilee.

https://thenewleafjournal.com/the-living-signatories-to-the-declaration-of-independence-and-the-american-jubilee/

#July4 #IndependenceDay #DeclarationOfIndependence #ThomasJefferson #JohnAdams #CharlesCarroll

https://www.jarviscoffin.com/this-fourth-of-july/
#writing #essays #declarationofindependence #fourthofjuly

https://www.jarviscoffin.com/this-fourth-of-july/
#writing #essays #declarationofindependence #fourthofjuly

A quotation from Barack Obama

Tonight, we gather to affirm the greatness of our nation — not because of the height of our skyscrapers, or the power of our military, or the size of our economy. Our pride is based on a very simple premise, summed up in a declaration made over two hundred years ago: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” That is the true genius of America — a faith in simple dreams, an insistence on small miracles.

Barack Obama (b. 1961) American politician, US President (2009-2017)
Speech (2004-07-26) Keynote, Democratic National Convention, Boston

More about this quote: wist.info/obama-barack/27646/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #barackobama #obama #America #DeclarationofIndependence #equality #faith #liberty #life #patriotism #pursuitofhappiness #rights

In honor of U.S. Independence Day, I decided to re-read the Declaration of Independence. This is well worth a read - these are powerful words that are as important and relevant now as when they were written 250 years ago. Here’s just a section of it; you can read the entire text at https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript (and be sure to vote this Fall!).

#DeclarationOfIndependence #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly #July4 #July4th #USElections #vote #VoteBlue #GetOutTheVote #GOTV

In honor of U.S. Independence Day, I decided to re-read the Declaration of Independence. This is well worth a read - these are powerful words that are as important and relevant now as when they were written 250 years ago. Here’s just a section of it; you can read the entire text at https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript (and be sure to vote this Fall!).

#DeclarationOfIndependence #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly #July4 #July4th #USElections #vote #VoteBlue #GetOutTheVote #GOTV

A quotation from Martin Luther King

If our nation had done nothing more in its whole history than to create just two documents, its contribution to civilization would be imperishable. The first of these documents is the Declaration of Independence and the other is that which we are here to honor tonight, the Emancipation Proclamation. All tyrants, past, present and future, are powerless to bury the truths in these declarations, no matter how extensive their legions, how vast their power and how malignant their evil.

Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) American clergyman, civil rights leader, social activist, preacher
Speech (1962-09-12), Emancipation Proclamation Centennial Address, New York City

More about this quote: wist.info/king-martin-luther/2…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #martinlutherking #martinlutherkingjr #America #DeclarationofIndependence #EmancipationProclamation #liberty #rights #truths

A quotation from Truman

The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence can live only as long as they are enshrined in our hearts and minds. If they are not so enshrined, they would be no better than mummies in their glass cases, and they could in time become idols whose worship would be a grim mockery of the true faith. Only as these documents are reflected in the thoughts and acts of Americans can they remain symbols of a power that can move the world.

Harry S Truman (1884-1972) US President (1945-1953)
Speech (1952-12-15), National Archives

More about this quote: wist.info/truman-harry-s/63640…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #truman #harrytruman #America #belief #Constitution #DeclarationofIndependence #idolatry #meaning #moralcode #patriotism #values

A quotation from Coolidge

The doctrine of the Declaration of Independence, predicated upon the glory of man, and the corresponding duty of society, is that the rights of citizens are to be protected with every power and resource of the State, and a government that does any less is false to the teachings of that great document, of the name American.

Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933) American lawyer, politician, US President (1925-29)
Speech (1916-07-04), “At the Home of Daniel Webster”

More about this quote: wist.info/coolidge-calvin/2698…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #calvincoolidge #America #civilrights #DeclarationofIndependence #government #rights #state

A quotation from Coolidge

The doctrine of the Declaration of Independence, predicated upon the glory of man, and the corresponding duty of society, is that the rights of citizens are to be protected with every power and resource of the State, and a government that does any less is false to the teachings of that great document, of the name American.

Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933) American lawyer, politician, US President (1925-29)
Speech (1916-07-04), “At the Home of Daniel Webster”

More about this quote: wist.info/coolidge-calvin/2698…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #calvincoolidge #America #civilrights #DeclarationofIndependence #government #rights #state

A quotation from John Adams

The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. — I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.

John Adams (1735–1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797–1801)
Letter (1776-07-03, p.m.) to Abigail Adams

More about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/6048/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #celebration #DeclarationofIndependence #fourthofjuly #independence #independenceday #fireworks

Their likenesses were toppled, yet they still cast long shadows

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Alter or Abolish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTK8qEhsr4M

#250America #america #1776America #declarationofindependence #resistance #alter #abolish #tadstroermer #saythewords #powertothepeople

Two Hundred Fifty Years of What, and What For?

https://bolesblogs.com/2026/07/04/two-hundred-fifty-years-of-what-and-what-for/

Two Hundred Fifty Years of What, and What For?

https://bolesblogs.com/2026/07/04/two-hundred-fifty-years-of-what-and-what-for/

The Fourth of July
Declaring independence
From ev'ry Tyrant

#Haiku #OneHaikuADay #WritersCollective #writingcommunity #BackToHaiku #Summer #July #Fourth #4thofJuly #Independence #Declaration #DeclarationOfIndependence #NoKings #NoTyrants #IndependenceDay #Akron #Ohio #USA #Photography #2026

July 4, 2026

#July4th #DeclarationOfIndependence

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[Signatories]

JOHN HANCOCK.

New Hampshire
JOSIAH BARTLETT, MATTHEW THORNTON.
WM. WHIPPLE,

Massachusetts Bay
SAML. ADAMS, ROBT. TREAT PAINE,
JOHN ADAMS, ELBRIDGE GERRY.

Rhode Island
STEP. HOPKINS, WILLIAM ELLERY.

Virginia
GEORGE WYTHE, THOS. NELSON, jr.,
RICHARD HENRY LEE, FRANCIS LIGHTFOOT
TH. JEFFERSON, LEE,
BENJA. HARRISON, CARTER BRAXTON.

North Carolina
WM. HOOPER, JOHN PENN.
JOSEPH HEWES,

Pennsylvania
ROBT. MORRIS, JAS. SMITH,
BENJAMIN RUSH, GEO. TAYLOR,
BENJA. FRANKLIN, JAMES WILSON,
JOHN MORTON, GEO. ROSS.
GEO. CLYMER,

South Carolina
THOS. HEYWARD, THOMAS LYNCH, Junr.,
Junr., ARTHUR MIDDLETON.
EDWARD RUTLEDGE,

Delaware
CAESAR RODNEY, THO. M’KEAN.
GEO. READ,

Maryland
SAMUEL CHASE, CHARLES CARROLL OF
WM. PACA, Carrollton.
THOS. STONE,

Georgia
BUTTON GWINNETT, GEO. WALTON.
LYMAN HALL,

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https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript

#July4th #DeclarationOfIndependence

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…He has combined with others to subject us to
a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and
unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent
to their acts of pretended Legislation:

For quartering large bodies of armed troops
among us:

For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from
punishment for any Murders which they should
commit on the Inhabitants of these States:
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the
world:

For imposing Taxes on us without our Con-
sent:

For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits
of Trial by Jury:

For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried
for pretended offenses:

For abolishing the free System of English
Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing
therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging
its Boundaries so as to render it at once an ex-
ample and fit instrument for introducing the
same absolute rule into these Colonies:

For taking away our Charters, abolishing our
most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally
the Forms of our Governments:

For suspending our own Legislatures, and de-
claring themselves invested with power to legis-
late for us in all cases whatsoever.

He has abdicated Government here, by declar-
ing us out of his Protection and waging War
against us.

He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts,
burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our
people.

He is at this time transporting large Armies of
foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of
death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarce-
ly paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and to-
tally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.

He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken
Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against
their Country, to become the executioners of
their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves
by their Hands.

He has excited domestic insurrections
amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the
inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless In-
dian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an
undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes
and conditions.

In every stage of these Oppressions We have
Petitioned for Redress in the most humble
terms: Our repeated Petitions have been an-
swered only by repeated injury. A Prince, whose
character is thus marked by every act which
may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of
a free people.

Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our
Brittish brethren. We have warned them from
time to time of attempts by their legislature to
extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us.
We have reminded them of the circumstances of
our emigration and settlement here. We have
appealed to their native justice and magnanim-
ity, and we have conjured them by the ties of
our common kindred to disavow these usurpa-
tions, which, would inevitably interrupt our
connections and correspondence. They too have
been deaf to the voice of justice and of con-
sanguinity.

We must, therefore, acquiesce in the
necessity, which denounces our Separation, and
hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, En-
emies in War, in Peace Friends.

WE, THEREFORE, the Representatives of the
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in General Congress,
Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of
the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do,
in the Name, and by Authority of the good Peo-
ple of these Colonies, solemnly publish and de-
clare, That these United Colonies are, and of
Right ought to be FREE AND INDEPENDENT
STATES; that they are Absolved from all Alle-
giance to the British Crown, and that all politi-
cal connection between them and the State of
Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dis-
solved; and that as Free and Independent States,
they have full Power to levy War, conclude
Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce,
and to do all other Acts and Things which Inde-
pendent States may of right do. And for the sup-
port of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on
the protection of divine Providence, we mutu-
ally pledge to each other our Lives, our For-
tunes and our sacred Honor.

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