The following is the winning college entry for the Network of Enlightened Women’s 2026 Essay Contest. Be sure to follow NeW on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or sign up for the NeWsletter to stay informed about the 2027 Essay Contest.
As America is approaching its 250-year anniversary, people all over America have been thinking about what has helped America get to where it is today. I think that one of the most important concepts that America was founded upon is included in the United States Declaration of Independence. The part that stands out to me as being the most important is: “that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Even though this was written 250 years ago, it is still applicable today. Every person should have the chance to live safely, be free, and experience happiness.
This line is important because it focuses on the rights that belong to
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