We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident: The Revolutionary Legacy of the Declaration of Independence
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The Declaration of Independence stands as the definitive document that formally severed the American Colonies’ ties with British rule. Adopted on July 4, 1776, this historic text laid the philosophical and moral foundation for American self-governance. By asserting that all individuals possess inherent rights and that governments must remain strictly accountable to the people, it did something monumental: it birthed a sovereign nation.
