Religious Freedom Day, 2026

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For 250 years, our Nation and our people have abided by a simple truth: Every person is born with the God-given right to practice their faith, follow their conscience, and worship their God freely and without fear. This Religious Freedom Day, we honor America's distinct place in the halls of history as the only Republic ever founded upon this sacred principle—and we renew our commitment to upholding our proud legacy as one glorious Nation under God. More than 400 years ago, a band of weary settlers set sail on a perilous journey across the Atlantic on the Mayflower in search of religious liberty—setting in motion the most epic struggle for freedom and faith in the history of the…