Second sentence of the declaration of independence. We hold these truths to be selfevident that all men are crated equal, they are endowed by their crater with certain unalienable rights. Among these are life, liberty and the bridges of happiness. The pursuit of happiness. Uit of happiness. Governments are instituted among men. Whenever any form of government becomes detruktive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it and Institute New government, laying its f i expect that all of you are not surprised by how long the sentence is. But as i have gone around the country talking about the declaration over and over again people have expressed surprise at just how long the sentence is. It is important to recognize that there are two moment happiness appears in the sentence. We are talking about individual rights and down at the end of the sentence when we come to the peoples responsibility for organizing government in such form, as to them shall seem most likely t
Tvs american artifacts visits museums and historic places. Next a visit to the national , Constitution Center in philadelphia to learn about the liberty. Onstituting our tour guide is president and c. E. O. Jeffrey rosen. Mr. Rosen the national Constitution Center is a special place. It is the only institution in america that has a charter from congress to disseminate information about the u. S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis. That means we bring together all sides in the constitutional debates that transfix america, not to debate political issues the constitutional issues so you, the people can make up your , own mind. We do that in three ways. We are the museum of we the people, ineautiful Museum Independence hall. Im looking at one of the most beautiful constitutional views in america, Independence Hall where the u. S. Declaration of independence and constitution were drafted. We are also americas town hall. Cspan andd us at also online at constitutioncenter. Org. We are a cent
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