The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, was a seminal document that not only marked the birth of the United States but also launched a transformative era: the modern world that lifted billions alive and yet unborn. Its impact reverberated across continents,…
Read MoreIn the minds of many Americans, July 4th is the nation’s birthday—the date celebrated with fireworks, patriotic speeches, and parades across the country. Yet it was on July 2, 1776, that the Continental Congress formally broke ties with Great Britain by adopting the Lee…
Read MoreIn the sweltering heat of June 1776, the Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia and decided to change the course of human events. The delegates, representing the thirteen colonies, faced the monumental task of justifying a rebellion that had already sparked skirmishes and ignited…
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