On U.S. Independence Day 2026, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins reflected on the founding of America during a special July 4th event at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
Rollins highlighted the intense debates surrounding the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the extraordinary risk taken by the Founding Fathers. She stated that the signers were aware they could be committing an act of treason against the British Crown, and in her remarks emphasized that they believed they were “signing their death warrant” when they chose liberty over safety.
Her comments underscore the historical reality that the 56 signers of the Declaration faced severe consequences for their decision to break away from British rule, including the possibility of execution, imprisonment, and loss of property.
The remarks were part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, honoring the courage, sacrifice, and vision of the Founding Fathers who shaped the United States.
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