Mississippi Congressmen releases Declaration of Independence video

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDAM) – Wednesday, the Mississippi Congressional Delegation released a video reading portions of the Declaration of Independence.

The Declaration of Independence was signed and released on the 4th of July 1776 as an act against the British government for continuing to levy taxes on their colonial citizens.

This document is one of the most important founding documents for the United States of America, and Congressman Michael Guest is proud to have led the charge gathering the Mississippi Congressional Delegation in reading and remembering our founding principles.

The Declaration of Independence is a unifying document for Americans reminding us that, “all men are created equal and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” The document declares, “That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States;” and has stood the test of time for nearly 250 years.

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