This message celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which was signed on June 12, 1776. It was the first official list of individual freedoms in the American colonies.
The document was written by George Mason and helped create the foundation for the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. It established the idea that all people have natural rights that no government can take away.
The message highlights key American values like freedom of the press, the right to a trial by jury, and the freedom to practice any religion. It also notes that government power comes from the people.
This is a ceremonial statement and does not change any current laws or create new government programs. It is part of the America 250 celebrations leading up to the country's 250th birthday.
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White House Statement
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America 250: Presidential Message on the 250th Anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights
