Proclaiming Liberty: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence

An exploration of the ideas of Adams, Jefferson, and other founding fathers as expressed in the Declaration of Independence.

In July 1776, revolutionary leaders in Philadelphia took the bold step of announcing their nation’s independence. But they did not merely sever ties with Great Britain. The American founding fathers also proclaimed the principles which justified their cause—principles which have inspired generations of people worldwide to champion the cause of freedom.

But today, as Am...