US Declaration at 250: New Challenges, Enduring Principles, Part II

This is the second of a three-part series originally delivered as a lecture May 15 at a conference, “The Declaration of ...

12 ways to celebrate the Declaration at 250. First: Read it

It's been 250 years since the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how you can mark the occasion.

What the Declaration of Independence does – and doesn’t – say about God

Governing principles came in 1789 with the U.S. Constitution, which did not mention God. In 1791, states then ratified the ...

Read the Declaration first to understand the Constitution | Opinion

The Declaration of Independence, approved July 4, 1776, laid the groundwork for American government and rights.
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What a modern-day US Declaration of Independence should say

As the US celebrates 250 years since its Declaration of Independence, Robert P Crease imagines how a modern-day version of it ...
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From grievances to government. What the Declaration set in motion

The Declaration of Independence, approved on July 4, 1776, dissolved the American colonies' political ties with Great Britain. It listed grievances against King George III, including quartering troops ...
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Third new quarter of 2026 to enter circulation, 2 more still to come

From the Mayflower Compact to the Gettysburg Address, the US Mint is releasing commemorative quarters throughout 2026, with three already in circulation and two more coming soon.