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The Ideas That Outlived Empires | Guyana News
In 1776, a daring act in Philadelphia didn’t just break chains—it rewrote the rules of government. Signing the Declaration of Independence, a ragtag group of rebels declared that all people possess unalienable rights, and that governments derive legitimacy only from the consent of the governed. Though flawed men penned it—some owning slaves while preaching equality—their bold ideas ignited revolutions worldwide. From Europe to colonies across the globe, the document’s principles fueled independence movements and continue to echo today, proving that powerful ideas outlast armies and inspire…
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