Learn how the Declaration of Independence is unique in world history and why it and America are worth celebrating.
Understand that it announces our Founding First Principles of the rule of law, unalienable rights, limited government, the Social Compact, equality, and revolution (the right to alter or abolish an oppressive government).
Explore highlights of the 28 grievances, including the King’s refusal to assent to colonial laws, including suppressing the slave trade, the King’s destruction of the North Carolina courts, the suppression of the right to jury, the Parliament’s and King’s subversion of self-government by declaring Parliament had the authority to legislate for the colonies in all cases whatsoever (the Declaratory Act), and the suspension of colonial legislatures.
The hosts also explore their FAVORITE items about why America is the greatest country in world history, including historical figures, sports, foods, bourbon, authors, monuments, movies, TV shows, and so much more. Did we say bourbon?
Check out Judge Michael Warren’s book, The Revolutionary Words that Forged America - The Definitive Guide to the Declaration of Independence (Republic Books 2026), available on Amazon or other major online retailers. Revolutionary Words is a deep dive, line-by-line review of the Declaration of Independence.
Read the entire Declaration of Independence here: https://patriotweek.org/2021/07/24/the-declaration-of-independence-september-11/
To learn more about the Declaration of Independence & Patriot Week, visit www.PatriotWeek.org. Our resources include videos, a TV series, blogs, lesson plans, and more.
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Understand that it announces our Founding First Principles of the rule of law, unalienable rights, limited government, the Social Compact, equality, and revolution (the right to alter or abolish an oppressive government).
Explore highlights of the 28 grievances, including the King’s refusal to assent to colonial laws, including suppressing the slave trade, the King’s destruction of the North Carolina courts, the suppression of the right to jury, the Parliament’s and King’s subversion of self-government by declaring Parliament had the authority to legislate for the colonies in all cases whatsoever (the Declaratory Act), and the suspension of colonial legislatures.
The hosts also explore their FAVORITE items about why America is the greatest country in world history, including historical figures, sports, foods, bourbon, authors, monuments, movies, TV shows, and so much more. Did we say bourbon?
Check out Judge Michael Warren’s book, The Revolutionary Words that Forged America - The Definitive Guide to the Declaration of Independence (Republic Books 2026), available on Amazon or other major online retailers. Revolutionary Words is a deep dive, line-by-line review of the Declaration of Independence.
Read the entire Declaration of Independence here: https://patriotweek.org/2021/07/24/the-declaration-of-independence-september-11/
To learn more about the Declaration of Independence & Patriot Week, visit www.PatriotWeek.org. Our resources include videos, a TV series, blogs, lesson plans, and more.
Continue reading...