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By Thomas Tweed, University of Notre Dame, for The Conversation, last updated on June 12, 2026
On the Fourth of July 1776, the congressional delegates in Philadelphia adopted the Declaration of Independence, then ordered that it be widely “proclaimed.” Couriers carried the printed ...
By Thomas Tweed, University of Notre Dame, for The Conversation, last updated on June 12, 2026
On the Fourth of July 1776, the congressional delegates in Philadelphia adopted the Declaration of Independence, then ordered that it be widely “proclaimed.” Couriers carried the printed ...
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FREEDOM OF SPEECH
Protects the spoken word, the arts and media
FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY
Guarantees the right to gather in protest.
FREEDOM OF PETITION
Ensures the right to lobby government for change
FREEDOM OF THE Press
Protects the written word, literature and the news media.
FREEDOM OF RELIGION
Allows us to worship as we wish and prevents government from establishing or endorsing a religion
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