# @hcuofficial on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DaTl8fMjPLS
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70252311-hcuofficial-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/38555303f2.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-02T21:48:40.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Houston Christian University (@hcuofficial) — https://gondola.cc/hcuofficial

## Caption

250 years ago, a few words changed the course of history. 🇺🇸
In honor of America's 250th, Dr. Christopher Hammons — Professor of Political Science and Director of the Morris Family Center for Law and Liberty — recites the opening of the Declaration of Independence.
"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…"
Watch the full recitation. 🔗
#HCU #DawgsUp #America250 #DeclarationOfIndependence #LawAndLiberty

## Stats

- **Views:** 7,140
- **Likes:** 284
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- **Comments:** 2

## Tags

america250, declarationofindependence, dawgsup, hcu, lawandliberty

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