On July 4, 1776, delegates of a nascent nation boldly declared that freedom could not be constrained by authoritarian rule, and that liberty was worth fighting for. 250 years later, that founding message of America still rings true. For the past quarter millennium, the United States of America has… Read More
Today, America celebrates 250 years of freedom. On July 4, 1776, our founders stood united against a tyrannical force, with a dream of a more perfect union. In doing so, they pledged to each other their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor…. Read More
What is America’s “glory” on July 4, 2026? VOC President and CEO Dr. Eric Patterson explores that question in a new op-ed published by WORLD as our nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of freedom. As he writes: We love America… Read More
How the Declaration of Independence Inspired the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 Tibor Arany was assembling thermometer parts at the Laboratory Equipment Factory, ashe did every Thursday afternoon, when he heard a gunshot—then a cry. Arany had heard thatsound before, and… Read More
First Principles: The American Founding vs. Communist Ideology is a new curricular resource developed by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation in honor of America’s 250th birthday. This middle and high school short course features eight lessons that contrast the… Read More
Democratic socialism is sweeping the nation. All three of the far-left candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primary races. Elections in Washington, DC, vaulted another self-described “democratic socialist” into the national spotlight. What does it… Read More
In a must-read article, Bloomberg profiles VOC Senior Fellow Rosa María Payá. As journalist Michael Smith writes, “Rosa María Payá was 23 when her father died on his way to a pro-democracy meeting. With Donald Trump’s help, she’s now hoping to complete his… Read More
This summer, we’re proud to partner with American Journey Experience to bring an extraordinary temporary exhibition to the Victims of Communism Museum in Washington, DC. Visitors will encounter an early manuscript of Jefferson’s handwritten Declaration of Independence, complete with revisions and cross-outs… Read More
The Legacy of Communism in the Service of Putin’s State Every regime needs an ideological foundation and a set of myths to ensure public acceptance of its policies—and Putin’s Russia is no exception. Contemporary Russia draws upon multiple historical reference points for its ideological framework, ranging… Read More
The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice, and the International Coalition to End Transplant Abuse in China (ETAC) welcome the successful advancement of S.4009, the Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act,… Read More
