OUR BEST DAYS ARE BEFORE US
250 years ago, ordinary citizens—farmers, craftsmen, and patriots—did the extraordinary. Despite hunger, hardship, and long odds, they claimed independence, defeated an empire, and changed the course of history.
Since 1776, America has stood as a beacon of ordered liberty—rooted in principles unmatched in the Declaration and Constitution.
Will You Sign the Declaration of Independence?
To mark America’s 250th, The Heritage Foundation invites all Americans to rediscover our foundations and help write the next chapter of our national story. Below are just a few ways we’re honoring that legacy and shaping what comes next.
Heritage Resources and Initiatives
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America is worth preserving. Do your part now.
