Declaring Independence

Declaring Independence: Adopted on July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence stated that the thirteen American colonies were “Free and Independent States” and that “all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved.” Our Founding Fathers acknowledged God as the source of our rights: We hold these truths toa href='https://www.faithgateway.com/declaring-independence/' title='Read more' .../a