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Today in History: Continental Congress declares independence from Britain

7/4/2025

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On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, declaring the thirteen American colonies free from British rule. This pivotal document, crafted by the Founding Fathers, articulated the colonies' desire for sovereignty and laid the foundation for the formation of the United States of America.

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On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, declaring the thirteen American colonies free from British rule. This pivotal document, crafted by the Founding Fathers, articulated the colonies' desire for sovereignty and laid the foundation for the formation of the United States of America.