Lessons from the US about unity, progress

Two hundred and thirty-eight years ago, the Declaration of Independence marked the beginning of the American Revolution.  It was also the beginning of a movement that is still transforming the world – the beginning of a long march toward freedom for people everywhere. 

Every Fourth of July, Americans honour the Declaration of Independence and the countless men and women who have fought courageously to defend the ideals in it, in America and around the world. The principles enshrined in the Declaration are universal. They are the hope of every man, woman, and child who dreams of a better future.