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United States - Forever Free




In honor of the 250th anniversary 
of the Declaration of Independence 
of the United States of America



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In Philadelphia’s summer heat,
Colonies rose to break defeat.
An alien crown across the sea,
No longer ruled our destiny.

Despite the roar of distant hates,
They wrote the birth: United States.
Where rights are not a gift of kings,
But truth that every person brings.

"We hold these truths," document said,
Like thunder rolling overhead:
That life and freedom must belong
To every voice, however strong.

Through fear of war and breaking ties,
Beneath uncertain, watchful skies,
They signed their names in bold resolve,
To let a new world form and evolve.

And now, two hundred fifty years,
By triumphs, happiness and tears,
A shining hope for all to see,
United States — Forever Free.


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