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Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence

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In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain and its king.

The declaration came 442 days after the first volleys of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts and marked an ideological expansion of the conflict that would eventually encourage France’s intervention on behalf of the Patriots.

The first major American opposition to British policy came in 1765 after Parliament passed the Stamp Act, a taxation measure to raise revenues for a standing British army in America.

 
Truly a good day for those of us living in the USA to pause and take a moment to say “Thank You” to all those who have made (And are continuing to make) sacrifices to defend the freedom’s we take for granted every single day. To be born in America is truly to have won the lottery of life. Have a Safe and Blessed 4th!
Amen! And our thoughts and prayers go out to people all over the world who are patriots at heart, but live under tyranny or political oppression (lookin' at you, England/Australia)
 
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