America at 250: Why advancing freedom worldwide still matters

America was built on a radical premise: that individual liberty is an unalienable, inherent right worth fighting for in the face of tyranny. Revolutionary at the time of our founding, this idea remains the bedrock of American democracy and strength. As we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary, we should acknowledge the endurance of these ideals and their relevance today.

Our Founding Fathers rightfully recognized that democratic systems are the best way to protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. They also knew that America’s fight for freedom was never just domestic. It was global.