The American declaration of independence (1776) and the algerian proclamation of independence (1954)
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2014
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university of Oum-El-Bouaghi
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History : the american declaration of Independence and the algerian proclamation of Independence written in 1776 and 1954 respectively. More specifically, it examines the main similarities as well as differences between both documents. Our research shows that the two documents share some aspects but at the same time they differ in others. In addition, the mémoire demonstrates that the main reasons that make the algerian proclamation of Independence less important and little known in world history than the american declaration of Independence are the struggle for political power among the algerian revolutionary leadership after achieving independence in 1962. The stated aims of the proclamation, i.e.: ending French colonialism and establishing a socialist algerian state, and eurocentricism. however, the main reasons that make the american declaration of Independence a still-living and distinguished document in world history are its conveyance of universal values such as life and liberty as well as its reproduction in the documents of other nations, particularly the most recently independent developing countries. Therefore, the american declaration remains a major source of inspiration and a model for contemporary world documents whereas the algerian proclamation fell into forgetfulness. Finally, this study seeks to appreciate Algeria's Proclamation of Independence and to show the originality.
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History : american independence, History : algerian proclamation independence : (1954)