The American Pursuit of Happiness The pursuit of happiness, a right to be granted to all American citizens as according to the Declaration of Independence, sounds as though it is a clear cut right of these very citizens. Still, there is controversy surrounding the idea of happiness. The very definition of this concept is vague and inconclusive as to how it can be achieved. Two hundred and twenty three years after the Declaration of Independence was signed, Americans are still searching for the key to ultimate happiness. Many people have gone to great lengths to find the answer, while others live their day to day lives simply