First Principles

The Declaration of Independence declares:

“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 to 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.”

The First Principles

During Patriot Week we celebrate and honor the following:

September 11
Revolution

Revolution is a First Principle that the People have the...

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September 12
The Rule of Law

The Rule of Law is a First Principle that mandates...

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September 13
The Social Compact

The Social Compact recognizes that governments are instituted by the...

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September 14
Equality – Gender

Equality is a First Principle that recognizes that all persons...

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September 15
Equality – Race

Equality is a First Principle that recognizes that all persons...

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September 16
Unalienable Rights

Unalienable Rights is a First Principle that recognizes that everyone...

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September 17
Limited Government

Limited Government is a First Principle that recognizes that the...

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