On this Independence Day, the 248th in the United States, it is good to remind ourselves of the principles upon which the country was founded.
Historian Heather Cox Richardson explains succinctly and eloquently what the Declaration of Independence means to this country. Please read her summation here.
For a refresher on the grievances cited by our Founding Fathers who were living under the tyranny of a king, please read the entire Declaration of Independence here.
Happy Independence Day to each of us who are free to pursue our personal definition of life, liberty and happiness and have known nothing less in our lifetime.