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The True Meaning of America’s July 4th Holiday
A brief look at the historical meaning of July 4th, centered on a key passage from the Declaration of Independence shared in connection with a community celebration.
The article presents the Declaration of Independence's core passage about government deriving its power from the consent of the governed and the people's right to alter or abolish a government that becomes destructive to their rights. It ties this historical text to a Fourth of July celebration presented by Virginia Credit Union.
Overview
Fourth of July Celebration Presented by Virginia Credit Union - INFO
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to affect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly, all experience hath shewn that mankind is more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.
But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.”
Frequently asked
What historical text does the article quote?
The article quotes a passage from the Declaration of Independence discussing how governments derive their power from the consent of the governed and the people's right to alter or abolish an oppressive government.
Who presented the Fourth of July celebration mentioned in the article?
The Fourth of July Celebration referenced in the article was presented by Virginia Credit Union.
What right does the Declaration passage say the people have?
It states that when a government becomes destructive of the people's rights, it is their right and duty to throw it off and establish new safeguards for their future security.
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