The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?

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Declaration of Independence

Explanation

Those words are in the Declaration of Independence.

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Source: USCIS, 2025 version (USCIS M-1778, 09/25)Verified Jul 23, 2026Official PDF

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The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?

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