Declaration250

07/04/2026

250 years is just the beginning.

July 4, 2026, is our nation’s 250th anniversary. The National Archives is celebrating Declaration250: the spirit of equality and liberty enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, 250 years of our nation’s resilience and pursuit of happiness, and our collective growth toward a more perfect nation.

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A black and white version of the portrait, George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River — Road to Revolution

The Archivist of the United States in conversation with a guest — In Pursuit: National Conversations
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A view of the front exterior of the National Archives Building — 100 for 250
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Image of a child's handwritten letter and drawing addressed to President Ronald Reagan — Letters to the Presidents
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“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

250 years is just the beginning.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

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