July 4, 1776
Congress Declares Independence
On June 7, 1776, Virginia delegate Richard Henry Lee offered a formal resolution that the united colonies "are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States." After some debate, a committee was appointed to write a formal declaration of independence; Thomas Jefferson of Virginia drafted the document. On July 2, 1776, Congress officially resolved that the united colonies should be free and independent states, and on July 4, the Declaration of Independence was formally approved by Congress. The displayed copy of the Declaration -- the first official printing with the names of the signers attached -- was printed by Baltimore printer Mary Katherine Goddard.
SOURCE: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
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2007-06-20 11:33:24
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answered by . 6
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For the 5th time, July 4, 1776.
2007-06-20 13:18:00
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answered by halefarmboy 5
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Congress, meet at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, finished revising Jefferson's draft statement on July 4, approved it, and sent it to a printer.
2007-06-20 12:11:21
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answered by glenn c 2
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It was ratified on July 4, 1776 and 3 members of the Continental Congress signed it on that day. Most of the rest signed it on August 2, 1776. (I think it was the 2nd, don;t quote me on that.)
2007-06-20 11:34:02
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answered by kepjr100 7
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on July the 4th, 1776.
(this is why we celebrate independence day; as the fireworks symbol the rockets red glare ;) )
Also, another interesting fact.
The first person to sign this document was JOHN HANCOCK, not Thomas Jefferson as many people mistake.
(this is why we ask for your john hancock [signature] on documents today )
2007-06-20 11:37:45
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answered by vertidiger_08 1
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July 4th, 1776.
2007-06-20 13:35:33
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answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7
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