Liberty
“Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people”
- John Adams
Founding Document
Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776. Two days later on July 4, a declaration explaining the reasons for independence, largely written by Thomas Jefferson, was adopted.
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Founding Document
Constitution
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, in 1789.
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Founding Document
Bill of Rights
The United States Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
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Quote
“Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.”
Samuel Adams