Independence Day is a wonderful time to celebrate our freedoms and liberties as Americans, especially the First Amendment. The right to freedom of speech has allowed so many poignant literary voices to reflect on the meaning of life in their writings and leave their mark on society throughout the course of American history.
Today, let us remember and seek inspiration from some of America’s most iconic authors as we, too, strive to find our own voices and explore the power and privilege of the written word.