Despair, however, is the greatest sin because it abandons hope; but hope has always been one of America’s defining virtues.
Hope is woven into the Declaration’s affirmation that every individual has inherent dignity and the right to seek their life’s purpose free from government meddling. Hope crossed the Delaware with George Washington and stormed the beaches of Normandy. Hope inspired generations to build a stronger civil society through charity, innovation and exploration. And hope welcomed millions of immigrants who came to these shores seeking freedom and the chance to contribute to this grand democratic experiment.
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