July 4th 1776 we were declared free from rule under Great Britain. But we were not free yet, revolutionary war had to be fought until a treaty was signed in 1783 making independence no longer a declaration but a reality. The truth is no one is truly free until they believe Jesus declaration 2,000 years earlier when he proclaimed liberty for those being held in captivity by Satan and their own sin. Effective the day He died on the cross and made satisfaction for our sins and declaring us saints!