Finnish President Alexander Stubb congratulates United States on 250th anniversary
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has extended congratulations to the United States on the occasion of the country’s 250th anniversary. In a post published on X, Stubb reflected on his time as a student at Furman University, where he studied the United States Declaration of Independence and the Federalist Papers (Ilta-Sanomat).
Stubb quoted a central passage from the Declaration of Independence, adopted on 4 July 1776, which states: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal and that the Creator has endowed them with certain unalienable rights, which include, among others, the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” (Yle).
The President highlighted the historical ties between Finland and the United States, noting that the relationship dates back to the founding era of the U.S. He pointed to John Morton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, who had Finnish roots (Ilta-Sanomat). According to Stubb, Morton’s vote in favor of independence marked an early connection between the two nations (Yle).
Stubb also emphasized the role of the United States in the development of constitutional democracies worldwide. He described current cooperation between Finland and the United States as closer than ever, underscoring the strength of the bilateral relationship (Ilta-Sanomat).
