While most Americans know about the Boston Tea Party, few are aware of the Liberty Tree and how important it was to fanning the flames of rebellion that led to the revolution in 1775 and the Declaration of Independence. Ronald Kessler americanawareboston share on social
Women's roles are diminished for obvious reasons. It's the men whose names are on the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and who were generals and soldiers. Cokie Roberts constitutiondeclarationdiminish Change image and share on social
The independence of the United States is not only more precious to ourselves but to the world than any single possession. Henry Cabot Lodge independencepossessionprecious Change image and share on social
I've always backed energy independence policies, but I've heard from people on this issue like no other. The energy interests of Illinois are far broader and deeper than my North Shore district. Mark Kirk backbroaddeep Change image and share on social
Cryptography is the essential building block of independence for organisations on the Internet, just like armies are the essential building blocks of states, because otherwise one state just takes over another. Julian Assange armyblockbuild share on social
Robert Treat Paine was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Treat Williams declarationindependencepaine Change image and share on social
Let's make sure we're doing what we can in our own backyard to gain our energy independence and to create American jobs with American energy. Cory Gardner americanbackyardcreate Change image and share on social
There is a requirement to ensure the withdrawal takes place in a civilized manner. We will be able to show the world we deserve independence and freedom. Mahmoud Abbas civilizedeserveensure Change image and share on social
Journalists prize independence - not teamwork. Ken Auletta independencejournalistprize Change image and share on social
First, I think more Americans need to declare their independence from partisan politics on both sides. The more that Americans declare their independence, the more the parties will have to compete for their votes using reason rather than the hateful appeals. John Avlon americanappealcompete share on social
