Indians Listen to The Declaration of Independence for the FIRST TIME (EMOTIONAL)

[@quentinmichel7581]

I'm 71 and no matter how many times I hear these words I still get choked up. The stands among the greatest documents in human history.

[@ronaldmorgan7632]

I hear ya. I'm 67 and it's hard to believe how good the document is. Jefferson didn't mince any words.

[@StizelSwik]

73 here and I soooo agree with you! It's the governments that destroy countries. WE THE PEOPLE need to stand up against the tyranny and defend our rights!

[@YepTriedToTellYou]

Indeed. ❤

[@kathypriest95]

And chills

[@danieldonegan6914]

As a public school teacher who tries to teach this amazing document, it is frustrating to see that most students don’t understand the words that are being used. They also don’t have the slightest understanding how blessed they are to live in this country. It warms my heart to see people from other countries who appreciate my nation’s foundation.

[@andaimhineach4131]

(Very) Sadly, many of those whom you (try to) teach are likely brain-damaged from a constant, toxic influx of Pravda style propaganda, dressed up as "news" and "progressive liberalism." The sneaky, insidious Marxists have been rather good at implementing their plan of *infiltration, not invasion.* Look up the former KGB agent Yuri Bezmenov, who defected in the 70s and began giving talks about all of this to the West.

[@frankhdz]

it is hard to teach a child the impact of these words because they have not yet experienced the tyranny of government. All they know is their parents and how things run at home. When I was a child I didn't care about any of this, it is only until I became an adult with a family to feed and finally experienced the heavy hand of government through its taxation and inflation did I understand the power of these words. You have to be able to relate to it to understand it.

[@Anon54387]

I'm not saying you personally since I have obviously never met you, but a large part of the problem is the public school system indoctrinating kids with the idea that this nation isn't a great one and that something in the Bill of Rights is actually a privilege contingent on membership in a group. My college teacher said just that about that part of the Bill of Rights, I honestly didn't think most students would fall for it, but it is obvious they have in large numbers. It is equally obvious that this is a script, of sorts, because people all over the USA are spouting that nonsensical garbage. The power hungry among us are the ones who removed critical thinking and logic classes from the curriculum. Despots rely on a populace that cannot think and that will react emotionally to things.

[@92GreyBlue]

They don't deserve what they have and are being replaced by those that do.

[@TuhljinTampergauge]

@@92GreyBlueHave you ever actually LOOKED at who they're trying to replace them with?

[@livinglife4835]

Thomas Jefferson, was only 33 years old, when he wrote this most incredible words for the peoples of now Declared of Independence from their masters. Chains were broken, freedom announced. God bless United States of America.

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

@livinglife4835 All that, all the Greatness of our History...comes to an end after January 😢😠

[@fochdion1152]

@@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258 That's so funny that you would be so fooled by "The View" and MSNBC. The new administration is filled with Tea Party patriots who want to restore the original vision of freedom the founding fathers had. Unrestrained property rights, businesses able to try to flourish without government mobsters collecting protection money, everyone able to say what they feel like without it being called hate speech. We are about to enter a new golden age of the USA. As long as the dark forces don't release another engineered virus to stop it again.

[@flutetubamorg]

@@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258 How's that?

[@eternityhalo]

@@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258 Absolutely absurd. Turn off MSNBC and go for a walk. That stuff is rotting your brain.

[@kellyprell3206]

Wow​@@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258

[@tyharris9994]

53 year old man here. The preamble still makes me cry. The pursuit of happiness. Imagine that. A country founded upon such a thing.

[@McCarthy1776]

Pursuit of Happiness is in the Declaration not the Preamble lol

[@timesthree5757]

For alot of Americans this document is almost a religious Document. It hard for me to hear this without tears.

[@StreetFighter2010]

I too cried for most of this reading. Same for the Gettysburg Address reaction video in another channel.

[@jnagarya519]

Because "alot [sic] of Americans" are IGNORANT of its FULL content and context. See the film "1776" about the making of the "Declaration of Independence," in which you'll find that the "Conservatives" were OPPOSED to independence -- until they managed to get independence WITH SLAVERY.

[@koungpou3795]

I heard the life liberty and pursuit of happiness and I’m crying right now . God bless this country god bless America and long live liberty

[@jnagarya519]

@@koungpou3795 You omit the word "unalienable" -- which means, "Can't be taken away. IN REALITY, at the very same time, the very same people IMPRISONED people -- which takes LIBERTY away, and EXECUTED people, which takes LIFE away. Those who are feeding you this stuff -- the "Declaration of Independence" was a PROPAGANDA document, and it applied ONLY TO ENGLAND -- view you as inferior.

[@Jan-f8w]

Agree!

[@victoriazinn1282]

Im 75 and this still touches my heart..thank you Lord for blessing our great country

[@gregsellers]

Amen

[@kaa522]

I turn 75 this year and all I can say is Amen and Amen!!!

[@JSabh]

That was written for you as well. Yes, it is an American historical document but it is also the foundation of all liberty as we know it around the world. As an American Veteran, I offer my love and support for all peoples freedom around the world. No matter where you are from or have been, we accept you and love you. One day, we will all stand side by side and remember these words with a humble heart.

[@profanepersonality]

Liberty existed well before America, around the world. America did not come up with anything new, in fact the forefathers drew heavily from the Magna Carta (1215 a.d.), the English Bill of Rights (1689 a.d.), as well as adopting French ideas that were coming to the forefront in the 1760/70's.

[@jnagarya519]

It is nothing of the kind. It applied exclusively to ENGLAND, and after its immediate usefulness the Founders dropped it an moved on. Exactly as they did with Tom Paine: he was a useful PROPAGANDIST; but after he had stirred up the rabble, and they were used at that phase of the so-called "revolution," and it was time to reestablish stability, he was DISCARDED.

[@jarrod797]

​@@profanepersonality Of course liberty existed before this document. Duh. This document moved the cause of freedom forwards into something that had not been attempted in such a way. There have been numerous ideas of liberty throughout history, some similar to ours and others foreign. Hence why he said as we know it. There is nothing wrong with drawing from different sources to develop a system. It should be expected.

[@goyhoipolloi]

​​@@profanepersonalityyes but no one put it all together in the form the Founders gave it to us until then. Elements existed but not the whole Constitutional Democratic Republic. The Chinese were the first to combine Democracy and Republicanism, but it ended within a few years because there was no Constitution to restrain the excesses of The Democratic side and the Republican side. It devolved into tyranny. The Constitution was the game changer the Founders implemented and as such provided the most unique form of government ever created. The Constitution constrains the excesses of both a pure democracy ( which we are not and never have been) and a pure Republicanism ( which we are not and never have been). The Founders were highly educated with a classical education and very smart men! They learned from history and came up with something new from that knowledge!

[@fochdion1152]

@@profanepersonality Yes, freedom is the natural assumption for human beings, but it has almost never been instituted. Looking at the British Monarchy at the time and the French Revolution after, I wouldn't be too quick to say that the USA didn't do anything new.

[@jamescampbell2411]

The Declaration of Independence was only the beginning. Our forefathers had to fight for independence until 1783. It is a powerful document that helped establish our Constitutional Republic.

[@jovetj]

We would have no country without it.

[@thomass5169]

Within this document..., this declaration..., we are kindred brothers with the people of India. Much love from the USA.

[@jnagarya519]

Hogwash. Have you actually READ the ENTIRE document? First of all, it has never been LAW. Second, it applied EXCLUSIVELY to ENGLAND. Third, after its immediate purpose the Founders themselves dropped it and moved on. READ it: it DOES NOT include the word "revolution". And it DOES include GRIEVANCES against ENGLAND that are OPPOSITE the false ASSUMPTIONS about the document made by those who HAVE NOT READ IT, these two being directly on point: "He [King George III] has kept among us, in Times of Peace, Standing Armies, without the consent of our Legislatures." "Legislatures" MAKE LAWS; LAWS REGULATE. The military -- which consisted ONLY of the WELL-REGULATED Militia until the forming of the Continental Army by the legislature known as CONGRESS -- is REGULATED AND CONTROLLED UNDER the rule of law. "He [King George III] has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil Power." The "Civil Power" is the CIVILIAN GOV'T -- as in, CIVILIAN rule of the military. There is NO LEGITIMATE military force OUTSIDE the rule of law. The Founders "attacked" and "overthrew" exactly this many gov'ts: ZERO.

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

@@thomass5169 No, we're not.

[@davidbaldwin9830]

Yes, we have lots of Indians in the West and they are great people but the COUNTTY they come from has always keptthe West at arms length, does thing only for it's own interests, and for DECADES has been an ally to the SOVETS/Russians, an EVIL EMPIRE that hates democracy. Being that largest Democracy in the world you would think that India would be pur friend, but they are not.

[@eternityhalo]

@@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258 Actually, yes we are. There is a survey that is done every five years that measures how people around the world view other nations. India has been #1 in how much they like America for like the last thirty years in a row. Why do you have so much hate in your heart?

[@aerickw]

India also was a colony of Great Britain, and suffered under the oppressive colonial-style government. In that regard, we have some shared history.

[@profx23]

There needs to be a reaction video of AMERICANS listening to it for the first time. Most Americans are clueless about it.

[@THall-vi8cp]

I don't think many Americans would understand it, given the state of our education system.

[@Peanut_Hamper]

Preach

[@StizelSwik]

@@THall-vi8cp Not today's youth for sure!!!

[@reindeer7752]

I've studied the history of India so I know you must see some parallels to the grievances listed. I love your reaction videos.

[@jtlaramore4946]

Yes. The US and India have much in common.

[@TerryB751]

At the signing of the document, Benjamin Franklin is often credited with saying, "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately" (Now that takes some serious guts!)

[@tomhalla426]

Franklin was on the committee that assigned Jefferson the first draft, and did the first editing.

[@DanielFrost21]

In 1,337 words, Thomas Jefferson changed history.

[@gulshinderbhuller6175]

Actually it was John Adams, who was more responsible for those beautiful words. They chose Jefferson because he had better hand writing.

[@DanielFrost21]

@@gulshinderbhuller6175 There was input from a number of people, but Jefferson is recognized as the principal author.

[@phytheshyguy]

@@DanielFrost21 He did punch up xD

[@thegrandlevel313]

His rough draft was WAY better.

[@jimreilly917]

@@thegrandlevel313and included language that would’ve seen African slaves freed and slavery outlawed.

[@erikpeterson6246]

Every time i hear or read the declaration of independence and really take what it says to heart, it really makes it painfully obvious how far we've strayed from the original goal. We may still have more freedom than pretty much any other country on earth, but it feels like every single government in the world is either already totalitarian or right on the edge of becoming totalitarian

[@donaldseigel4101]

This was an incredible document, and it is the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution which needs to be taught more often in our schools, and practiced in our political offices, and courts

[@rg20322]

It's too bad that the Democrats are trying to tear up this document and take control of the Government!

[@donaldseigel4101]

Sorry the reply is blocked from my view

[@TheRedStateBlue]

how do you intend to practice the declaration? all it was was a statement of our intention to separate from the british crown. there's no policy in there.

[@donaldseigel4101]

@@TheRedStateBlue Here is an excerpt, this is what needs to be practiced by our government. "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.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. " In affect our government should be serving the citizens of the US and not lobbies. It should provide us with an ample return for the investment of taxes in security, wealth, and health. Sending jobs overseas, allowing foreign governments to buy up billions in our property, diverting our Alaskan oil and gas to foreign governments to make a profit (which raises our energy costs) needs to stop.

[@TheRedStateBlue]

vote blue. save America. republicans are trying to turn it into a oligarchical theocracy.

[@smallsparry]

The Bill of Rights from the Constitution is a beautifully written document as well.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

Only if you find a bunch of legalese to be beautiful. "In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law" "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."

[@smallsparry]

@@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883 🙄

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

@I am me • 25y ago Declaration of Independence is well written. It was a declaration of rebellion against King George III and Parliament not a legal document. US Constitution is a legal document and it reads like it after the Preamble.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

@I am me • 25y ago The two examples I provided above are from the Bill of Rights. Yuck.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

@I am me • 25y ago Why are you so mad? US Constitution is a great functioning document that serves its purpose of defining the role and functions of the US government. It is not the beautifully written piece of literature you think it is, that's not its purpose.

[@TomGorham]

The most beautiful part is, "All men are created equal."

[@shawnanderson6313]

It is beautiful, but not at the time of the writing of the document.

[@shravan5376]

But even after that slavery continued.

[@shawnanderson6313]

@@shravan5376 Yes? I know. What is your point ?

[@chris5947]

@@shawnanderson6313 that not all men were created equal, duh

[@cav0409]

@@shravan5376You need to learn history and read the federalist papers

[@johnalden5821]

Thank you for honoring our country by closely listening and commenting on the Declaration of Independence. Some of our most famous founding citizens wrote and edited this document, and even we Americans don't read it or hear it in full very often. I also think it's instructive for Americans to hear about the other colonies' struggles for independence -- not only India but Ireland, Kenya and others, as well. We sometimes think we were the only country that broke completely from Britain or who had to fight for our independence. So we can recognize each other's battles and sacrifices for independence and self-determination. India is our great-grandfather in culture and history, and our little brother in democracy.

[@thomass5169]

Nicely stated JA.

[@TheRapnep]

Boy, Britain had been around! They sure loved to conquer other countries. Love it when they tell Americans how we should live and how bad America is. They should try learning about their own empirical history and stfu.

[@jnagarya519]

When will you ACTUALLY READ the document -- which applied EXCLUSIVELY to ENGLAND: the authors of it WERE NOT declaring independence from themselves -- from the colony gov'ts which they all along controlled. They WERE NOT declaring "independence" from the RULE OF LAW.

[@cfernandez-verges9379]

Because of this document and the freedom it brought, I consider America to be the most important nation for these last 240 years. What they created was unique to history to that point, it was unheard of. A new thing occurred and it set the example for dozens of other nations to do the same: self governance!

[@jainthorne4136]

Yes. People forget the the founding fathers were wild progressives and the conservatives of that era all wanted to remain a British colony.

[@prioress]

So grateful for your attention to my beloved country and the inspired words that has given us the foundational freedom we have as a country. For me the words, "...endowed by our Creator..." speaks volumes and that is where all freedom and truth come from. If we stay true to our Creator, we will always be free.

[@davidcaldarola5188]

"...our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor." This was back when political representatives meant what they said. Of those who signed the document, five were captured by the British as traitors and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army. Another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.

[@timmethy]

A document that changed the World with the revolutionary statement that "All men are created equal". Since then people have become more and more equal.

[@shawncovert751]

You two are more American than some Americas!

[@scraggledy]

We truly do have so much in common in India and America. May we all be blessed.

[@T1625-w7d]

Read the Federalist Papers. It was written by the founders explaining what they meant in the Constitution.

[@terrystinnett1190]

Very well articulated , both of you ! Welcome to the actual 25% that do understand the Declaration of Independence here in the U.S.

[@rebeccadavis3522]

Just think Thomas Jefferson was only 33 years old when he wrote this magnanimous document. How many people in their 20's and 30's today have the fortitude and passion to write such a document and be part of such a movement that literally and physically created a new country.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Half of them think that women can have a penis.

[@PowAngel]

Thomas Jefferson wrote his own epitaph on his gravestone "Declaration of Independence of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom & Father of the University of Virginia."

[@vorpalblades]

In cursive to boot.

[@MrAverageViewer]

OUTSTANDING!!! Thank you for giving a thoughtful and heart-felt reaction to this!!!

[@jainthorne4136]

Small point: the amendments are amendments to the Constitution which is a different document concerning how the government will be created and run. The Declaration of Independence as the statement of why America was breaking ties with England as a colony and becoming its own country.

[@mistycape6102]

I thought you were both exponentially beautiful! I love all of your videos

[@kingrichardiii6280]

American here. one thing i recommend you do is look into Theodore Roosevelt. not only one of the US 'most favorite presidents but an undeniable bad ass. went on expeditions around the world, fighter, war hero, honorable to his principals, lead by example. a kid he was, as he described himself " sickly, delicate boy" growing up to having a fist fight with a gunman and held a 90 minute speech after getting shot. when he died, in his sleep, the acting vice president said "death had to take him sleeping, if he was awake there would have been a fight"

[@xavierpacheco7297]

Thank you! Thank you! I am so humbled by your interest and enthusiasm to listen to our declaration. Your excitement exceeds most Americans. Many blessings to you!

[@gregschultz8639]

Our first physical conflict with the British began in 1775 in Lexington. The British marched to arrest Sam Adams and John Hancock. The British were met by 80 or so militiamen who were ordered to disperse. the minutemen refused. A shot rang out and for the longest time it was debated who shot first but by then, it didn’t matter. 8 minutemen were killed before the British marched on to Concord where they were ambushed and had to retreat to Boston being subjected to ambush after ambush. Later on, at Bunker Hill, the Americans dug themselves in and repelled two British charges before running out of ammo and were forced to retreat. They lost 400 to British’s 1,000+. On surface it looks like American loss, but strategically the British suffered heavy casualties, and it was this became our message to the world that we were not going to go down without a fight.

[@josephryan9230]

Thanks for that write-up. I grew up in Lexington, a place steeped in history. "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here." Captain Parker, commander, Lexington militia company, April 19, 1775.

[@McCarthy1776]

It's insane how big of a conservative, American nationalist movement we have among Indian Americans right now. Apparently 80% of Hindus voted for Trump, Trump has already selected 3 or 4 Hindus for high positions in his administration or adjacent groups(like DOGE). Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek are in Trump's tight inner circle, both hindu. Tulsi isnt indian but her family is still Hindu by faith. Im curious when this trend started and what caused it? Do conservative values just naturally align with Hindu values or is it because of thr Democrat discrimination against Indians and other asians in Academia?

[@theloudguys]

It can also be found in India. I tink nationalistic pride is something very big among Indians. And i have always maintained this is something very common in between US and Indian citizens.

[@Christobanistan]

Early American history had a LOT in common with Indian history. We were both colonized by, oppressed, and gained independence from Britain. But we both also inherited institutions from Britain which we both shaped into democracy. And we both shaped our modern world within those same value constraints and respect for our fellow man, which has bound us to the ideas of liberty.

[@Jan-f8w]

Absolutely excellent! The people of India and of America have so much in common. So happy we're able to hear each other's view points!

[@Enviroguarddirect]

It is such a great document. To the gentleman. Keep in mind, and its critical. Its a constitutional republic. NOT a democracy. Its a very important and distinct difference.

[@JamesClark-j3s]

I know the preamble by heart. I’m 56 and was in the Marines, we had to know history.

[@CloudslnMyCoffee]

We had to memorize it in 7th grade

[@JacobSantillan]

The thing is that the Americans wanted to remain British. The British pushed us in a different direction, and we Americans humiliated the British, the most powerful empire on Earth for their insults and their indignations against us. We're still a proud people.

[@Gutslinger]

Most of those who made and signed the Constitution were in their 20's and early 30's. It's amazing that they were so wise and courageous at those ages.

[@jimreilly917]

And most were indeed financially ruined by their monetary support for the States during the Revolutionary War.

[@phillipboone2005]

You entered college at age 16. At 17 A. Hamilton was considered one year behind. He taught himself by reading discarded British military manuals the principles of artillery science. He served as a battery officer at age 21. Young people in those days had a sense of self initiative something that is increasingly lacking with every wave of modern Americans. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll get back to my XBOX.

[@Seastallion]

They were TRULY educated students of history, not like the indoctrination of colleges today.

[@Etereys]

Daniel Boone is an ancestor of mine, and it's utterly impossible to read or listen to the Declaration of Independence without tears and feeling the impact of their words & sacred intentions as if spoken by the Almighty through their voices. 🙏🇺🇲🧨🎆❤

[@amycaraway4489]

Daniel Boone was an absolute beast! True American icon. My favorite patriot! ❤

[@sonjacrowell9896]

Exactly parallel with what is going on now. We are One Nation Under God. ❤ 🇺🇸

[@sleepyt941]

Thank you for this video. It has raised my interest in your country’s constitution. I’m going to read it and compare it to ours. This was an enlightening learning experience and I enjoyed it.

[@paulrouth5997]

It brings me to tears. The associations it conjures are some of the most powerful.

[@lizstratton9689]

Thank you for this, I too have never heard the speech - it was so interesting, as a Brit we have huge gaps in our education - you tube is helping us fill them. I am so sorry for the harm our country did in my ancestors name.

[@jimreilly917]

You need not apologize for the actions of Kings and Parliament long dead. I’m American. My grandparents all immigrated from Ireland in the 1920s….when Ireland had just fought for her freedom from GB, and was still economically impoverished as a result of the Great Hunger. Anger is useless. Gratitude for my country and pride in my heritage are essential to me. I served in the USAF , because words are only words. 🇺🇸🦅🇮🇪🇬🇧

[@Etereys]

My most recent non-American ancestors came from England & France in the mid- to late 1800s. And some of my American ancestors were in the Revolutionary War & Civil War. Daniel Boone was an ancestor of mine. Anger toward modern-day descendents of past crimes is pointless. We are called to be better humans, with the hindsight of history on our side. As a US Marine Corps vet, I salute all peoples in brotherhood in the suffering & fight against tyranny wherever it may reach. This is the Spirit of America, as Thomas Paine spoke about. The vision is for all good people & nations. The light has been lit upon the Mountaintop, & the cry for freedom in the hearts, minds, and souls of the people of Earth is sounded into the depths of the earth. When both the high & the low meet, no one can deny its holy power, and the world changes. God bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️

[@robertahrendt67]

I personally think that people now days focus on the fact that the document was written by slave owners. It was, but I see it as a road map to a more perfect union. Were we should strive to avoid tyranny and oppression. And that every person is born with certain rights. I joined the Military, not just to defend those rights but in hopes that we continue to fight to achieve and perfect the words written in this document. I hope upon hopes that someday together we can achieve the goals set forth by this Declaration of Independence.

[@ryanhampson673]

I went to DC a few years ago and read the original paper in person. The ink is faint but if you take your time you can make it out. It’s just a surreal experience to see the actual document up close.

[@whatabouttheearth]

Notice how they called King George "a prince" 😂 just snuck in that smooth shit talk

[@nickzumberge2861]

Seems like you folks like liberty. I would be proud to have you in this land of the free. ❤❤❤

[@mitchelltoles3719]

Our rights are given to us by God so are individual freedoms are based upon are God given " Free Will" This is the foundation that our country is built upon. This concept is remains but is constantly under attack from within. Not to mention that people are extremely busy with their lives and simply don't think about it. Loved your complete understanding of the actual moment the United States became a powerful nation. It's the concept that people from around the world have come to and now call home. It's definitely not perfect by no means because we are human. This is why many of us say " God Bless America " What's very entertaining is the fact that both of you know more about The Declaration of independence" than many Americans

[@johnlewton3918]

As my Irish grandfather said, "the sun never set on the British Empire, because you could never trust the Brits in the dark" Our Declaration of Independence, I hope, helped many colonies to shed the economic slavery imposed by England.

[@dusty4835]

This was the first time that ''the pursuit of happiness'' was declared a right, and for all I know, the only time.

[@Tux.Penguin]

And today some people want to omit “the pursuit of” and claim that happiness itself is a right.

[@pepleatherlab3872]

From a descendant of a man who rode at Washington's right hand, it is understandable that people still find solace in such well written oratory. I occasionally still look up at the painting of Bunker Hill (Gen. Warren) and think "Thanks Grandpa. We'll try to sustain this precious gift." But it gets harder every year as ignorance sweeps through our once cherished institutions and charlatans occupy our various representation. Our current political ecosystem is plagued with profiteers that hold no allegiance to Service and duty is merely an electoral plug word. When elections are won by common people with little interest in public office, we'll know we once again have sound leadership. Sad that only after trauma, pain and horror that such dreams are made manifest.

[@jakesmith5278]

Man! As an American, I've never heard of the Declaration of Independence in it's entirety. We were really pissed off at King George III.

[@LJBSullivan]

Of course, that's why our words are even spelled differently. No one wants to be told what to do without someone saying hey we have a say in that.

[@randlebrowne2048]

The scary part is how many of those grievances can be levelled at our current federal government today!

[@chrisoleary9876]

The British of the past were ravenous 🐺 wolves. India suffered a LOT! As an American Irish I can identify.

[@LJBSullivan]

Yes, it was hard fought and still needs to be fought for. Don't ever think it couldn't be gone in an instant.

[@jaylewis1383]

This was America giving King George III a terrible performance and letting him go. It took six years of savage combat and 25,000 dead on the battlefield to get the point across, but the House of Hanover was nothing if not thick.

[@michaelterry3885]

I think you may also be looking for, The Constitution of the United States of America, and or the Bill of Rights... It was a not as simple as just throwing the British out.... It was VERY much a struggle in the U.S as well.. Many years of brutal, bloody, war and great suffering with many, many lives lost. The declaration 📜 was simply the start of said struggle. The fist step if you will, in eventually gaining freedom for the American people..

[@I_Am_L_3]

Awesome explanation and conceptualization by you all 👏 i had never really thought about how india and other places like new zealand and australia have/had previously been under the rule of the british empire, and how similar it must have been for you all when you gained your independence. It makes a lot of sense that you would sympathize with the american fight for freedom. The declaration truly is a great historical document.

[@defaultusername123]

What is possibly even more amazing to me is Gandhi broke these same shackles non-violently while simultaneously "breaking" the caste system too. Yes, the british raj was not what is once was in 1947 compared to the scope of empire in 1774-1777. But a serious and amazing achievement in and of itself considering all the bloodshed the "tree of liberty" recieved to achieve it here in North America. Of course many died in the Indian struggle for independence too. Also funny to be how both Thomas Jefferson and Ghandi's main weakness was women. History is amazing.

[@mattwilliams5368]

It is a disgrace that Thomas Jefferson isn't more revered in American society.

[@dennisr.4918DennyDesigns]

The men who signed the Declaration of Independence faced many consequences, including: Death: Nine signers died before the United States achieved independence, including Button Gwinnett who died in a duel and Thomas Lynch Jr. who drowned in a storm. Imprisonment: Five signers were captured by the British and tortured as traitors. Home loss: At least a dozen signers had their homes ransacked and burned. Financial loss: Some signers who were wealthy in their prime died penniless. For example, Carter Braxton sold his home and properties to pay his debts and died in rags. Family loss: Two signers lost their sons in the war, and two others had sons captured. Other consequences: Some signers lost wives, children, or entire families. All of the signers took a significant risk when they signed the Declaration of Independence. If the colonies had lost the war, the British might have used the signatures as evidence of treason.

[@Marcus-p5i5s]

Remember, the population of the 13 colonies of the United States was just a small fraction of the population of Britain when this was written. No military or navy vs. Britain's global army and navy.

[@TheOrionthehunter]

The line at 4:48 to 5:05 is the most important part of the declaration..if u explore the meaning..it is an outright call for revolution if the System turns against the people in their pursuit of happiness.. No other country in the world has that kinda empowering rights to people. People think this is dramatic because it is too good to be true..

[@rupturedduck6981]

By signing the Declaration of Independence our Founding Father's basically thumbed their noses at the at their time a super power and were saying we willing to hang together because if we don't we will certainly hang separately. !!!!"UP THE REBELS"!!!!

[@jvburnes]

I never thought about this commonality between the US and India. Part of this may be related to the class structure of the US at the time and of India post WWII. Also the Americans, being ostensibly British citizens on the wild frontier were very heavily armed and had just recently participated in the French/Indian war (Native Indians, not India Indians obviously). So there were a lot of available middle-age Americans with hard combat experience against the natives who didn't fight in the polite ways of the European armies. They also had 2nd generation children who were capable of fighting. The British were also fighting a war against the French, so the French helped us out also. King George was also arguably insane, so both American and English diplomats in England were not having much luck reasoning with him.

[@brendabennettsgxcoach7747]

It’s amazing that almost every signer of the Declaration of Independence was under 40 years of age! They had been through so much with Great Britain and they were brave and wise beyond their years. Thank you Thomas Jefferson and all those wonderful men. Ps. They fought hard for many years against the British to win independence- The British would not just leave. And then they attacked Americans again in 1814! I wouldnt be surprised if they will try it again one day. Thank you for posting this it was lovely and both of you are lovely! 🇺🇸❤️

[@Christianos_Theophile]

These words do not apply only to us in America; they're meant for the whole world

[@soupsoup1031]

Read this to every child you can engage. This document should be embraced by every person of seeks freedom, Liberty, and happiness.

[@danielpeters2282]

You are now more educated than our young generation

[@theresacoy9881]

Absolutely, which is sad, dumbing down our kids so they fight not to have rights.

[@danielpeters2282]

@ yeah that’s it. So they fight over dumb made up crap the tv and their professors tell them to

[@whatabouttheearth]

It is said that the Declaration of Independence was the most poetic way to tell someone to go fuck themselves ever written.

[@livinglife4835]

Amen 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@jej3451]

It was amusing to watch the awkward reactions to the complaint about "Indian Savages". Of course Jefferson was referring to native American "Indians", haha.

[@Tux.Penguin]

Yes, I hope The Loud Guys understood Jefferson was referring specifically to Native Americans.

[@ccormx]

I wish there were more reactions to The Declaration of Independence on KZbin. Thank y’all for this.

[@ginnyhager4274]

Please listen to Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Also read something called the Bixby letter, another written by Lincoln, to a mother that had lost her son’s in the US Civil War.

[@colinjames7569]

Imagine every Indian armed to defend their freedom. The right to own and bear arms. Their right to freedom. What governing power dares oppose them? Or try to control them. Think of that. That is who we are. God bless ❤

[@defaultusername123]

Lol they got their independence in 1947. Pakistan relations is a different story

[@tngtacticalmiata1219]

Keep in mind... At the end, where the undersigned pledged their sacred honor and their lives.... They meant it. And MOST of them ended up paying that price. Their families were murdered, their fortunes stolen.... As an American, I'm more proud of our Indian friends than I can express for gaining their independence from that same crown.

[@electrostatic1]

The Despot they describe was King George III, the same Tyrant who ordered the overthrow of Srirangapatna and sent armies to fight in the Anglo-Maratha wars

[@revtoyota]

Love your respect you give when doing these videos. Also Love the Bambi shirt.

[@Sarah_Jean_]

We will die on our knees before we live on our knees ❤

[@ChuckNorris-yx7ef]

May we always stand even for those who can't on there own. Love for my Indian brothers/sisters peace be with you.

[@raphmcafee]

I always get teary eyed when I view that video.

[@Tijuanabill]

This another one they made us older folks memorize when we were children in school. I suspect students no longer have to do this, and it's their loss.

[@tomdowling638]

Freedom is only one Generation away from extinction. Ronald Reagan. The lack of American history being taught in all grades of school is a deliberate act.

[@spellofoblivion2577]

No we still do at least at the school I went to idk about other schools

[@Gutslinger]

I never learned it at the schools I went to. I graduated in 2010. We learned about the Declaration of Independence, but we never actually read it, that I can recall.

[@LJBSullivan]

We read it and talked about what it meant. Many people had older brothers and uncles who had gone to Vietnam and talked about sacrifices they made, sometimes their very young lives. Grad 1980

[@calixmeus4374]

"Indian" in this context refers to the native peopless. Not the nation of India.

[@Christobanistan]

They wrote...different...in those days! Incredibly elegant and poetic!

[@jerilyncibulka6162]

❤ it’s a beautiful thing. We hold it near and dear to our very souls.

[@brandonflorida1092]

Actually, this document declares independence for everybody.

[@balaton1]

Words that strike harder than a fist.

[@fannybuster]

Thomas Jefferson was a Brilliant man,his hand must have been directed by a higher force..

[@colinjames7569]

It seems Indian People share the same history as us. I wonder if other Indians know this? History will repeat itself if it is not remembered 🇺🇸

[@scoutdogfsr]

These people suffered the same treatment under English rule. We took two different paths yet both stood strong in the face of tyranny. Gob bless the great people of India and America.

[@davidberry4256]

Thanks!

[@ExUSSailor]

It was unprecedented, because, at that time, the monarchies of Europe still asserted that they ruled by "Divine Right". The Continental Congress was declaring that government's power came not from "God", but, by mandate of the GOVERNED.

[@danastearns7939]

very much enjoy your reactions and your apparent affection towards The US.

[@corinnem.239]

This declaration was against colonialism. We understand the other countries wanting to be free. We told Britain that they needed to let go of their empire.

[@ZYNeel]

India is pretty epic too, the Bhagavad Gita, all the theology, and a lot of great people. Respect!

[@phillipboone2005]

The United States Decleration of Independence marks a pivot point in world history. With this declaration people around the world would begin to question the legitimacy of absolute monarchy. Did the king of France have any idea that supporting the American revolution the way he did would lead to his own demise. And the American idea of nationalism would cause the people of German speaking states to unite under eventually a representative style government. It still took decades for Germany to be established but the U.S. constitution demonstrated to the people of Europe how backwards their governments were.

[@anonymousm5362]

Gives me joy to see young people so interested in our beautiful documents.

[@shaunellis3060]

We Americans didn't just throw the British out, we went to war with them and our little startup rag tag Military somehow beat the greatest Military ever seen in human history to that point in time.

[@american_cosmic]

Thomas Jefferson, a Virginian, governor, and eventual president of the United States, has just three of his many achievements engraved on his tombstone; father of the University of Virginia, author of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom -- and author of the Declaration of Independence.

[@smallhelmonabigship3524]

Wouldn't it be a blessing if the United States Constitution was observed again in it's original intent.

[@terryyy1944]

I think the people of India can identify with our Declaration of Independence.