The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 is a key event of American Independence. This document represented the formal announcement of the American colonies' separation from Great Britain and the establishment of the United States as an independent nation. The Declaration of Independence outlined the principles of freedom, equality, and human rights, which remain core values of American society. This event ultimately sparked the American Revolution and paved the way for the formation of a new nation founded on democratic principles.
