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Saturday, July 04, 2009

Continental Congress adopted Declaration of Independence

On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence separating the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.

Signing the Declaration of Independence

Learn more about Independence Day from the Library of Congress.



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