Declaration of Independence: Equality and Unalienable Rights

Jan 03, 2025

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The Declaration of Independence asserts that all individuals are created equal, with inherent rights bestowed by their creator, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Governments exist to secure these rights through just power.

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Declaration of Independence: Equality and Unalienable Rights

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