 And then he mentions, and this is worth repeating as often as we can, the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 was an incredible act of courage and prescience, as forward-looking and ideal-driven as it was meant to bolster the American war effort against Britain. Its words have echoed through history as a powerful statement of individual liberty and equality, inspiring people around the globe in their struggle for freedom. The birth of America is perhaps the most important event in modern world history, and it should be treated as such.