Spirit of '76 (sentiment)

This article is about the patriotic sentiment. For other meanings, see Spirit of '76.

The Spirit of '76 is a patriotic sentiment typified by the zeitgeist surrounding the American Revolution.[1] It refers to the attitude of self-determination and individual liberty made manifest in the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

  1. ^ Maclean, Stephen. "America's Chief Magistrate and the Spirit of '76". Adam Smith Institute. Retrieved 21 January 2014.