Did you know that the Declaration of Independence was actually not signed on July 4? That's the day Congress ratified the document, but the famous signatures were made on the second of July 1776.
To honor that historic day, we are happy to share The Declaration Project, from DemocracyCafe. The project "features a comprehensive collection of declarations of independence and kindred declarations crafted in the U.S. and the world over."
We love its "MyDeclaration" initiative, which invites you to submit your own "Declaration." Founder, Christopher Phillips, sees this as an oopportunity for people today to get in touch with their "Revolutionary spirit" and to think about their own core beliefs. He writes:
Maybe one reason so many are paralyzed to take concrete action, even as they're deeply concerned about the state and straits of our constitutional republic, is because they haven't yet taken the time to discover their true political voice.
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As you look to celebrate this commemorative day, visit the Declaration Project site. As you explore the declarations, sculpt your own, and let it inspire you to tap into your revolutionary DNA in ways that lead you to do all you can to make your world, and our world, all they can be.
If you decide to celebrate Independence Day with your own "Declaration", please let us know about it! Share with us on Facebook and Twitter.
