We, the Representatives of the United States of America, declare that these United Colonies are Free and Independent States; absolved from allegiance to the British Crown. All political connection between them and Great Britain is totally dissolved and as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to do all Acts and Things which Independent States may do. For the support of this Declaration, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, Fortunes and our Honor.
We, the United States, declare ourselves free from Great Britain. We grant ourselves all the powers that a free nation should have. We shall work together to achieve this goal.
