The 1916 Proclamation

The 1916 Proclamation was a foundational document issued by Irish nationalists when they declared independence from Britain during the Easter Rising. It articulated their desire for Ireland to be a united, sovereign nation governed by its own people, free from British rule. The proclamation emphasized principles of equality, justice, and national self-determination, asserting that Ireland belonged to its people and that they had a right to be free. It served as a rallying call for Irish independence and remains a symbolic statement of Ireland’s national identity and aspirations.