1776 not 1619
As proud Americans, we cannot allow the history of our great nation to be subjectively rewritten. A little over a year ago, the New York Times Magazine developed the 1619 Project, a factually murky revisionist history lesson whereby the publication declares 1619 as our nation’s birth year. This is the year that the first slaves arrived on US soil. This theory changes our historical landscape by “placing the consequences of slavery at the very center of [the United States’] national narrative.” According to the New York Times piece.
No one should ever deny the horrors of slavery. Let’s repeat that 10 more times so it is abundantly clear.
No one should ever deny the horrors of slavery.
No one should ever deny the horrors of slavery.
No one should ever deny the horrors of slavery.
No one should ever deny the horrors of slavery.
No one should ever deny the horrors of slavery.
No one should ever deny the horrors of slavery.
No one should ever deny the horrors of slavery.
No one should ever deny the horrors of slavery.
No one should ever deny the horrors of slavery.
No one should ever deny the horrors of slavery.
Slavery is horrible, but its occurrence doesn’t mark the birth of our nation. Celebrating 1776 honors American diversity far more than 1619. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress and the 13 American colonies officially severed their political connections to Great Britain and declared themselves an independent nation. This is the center of our country’s founding. The words in the Declaration of Independence represent freedom for all people, that we are all created equal, and we all have the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The Declaration of Independence, a historical document marks the birth of America as we know it today: NOT a left-leaning opinion publication.
