jul 4, 1776 - Declaration of Independence

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The Declaration of Independence promised all men freedom but still excluded African American men and women.

"By issuing the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonists’ motivations for seeking independence. By declaring themselves an independent nation, the American colonists were able to confirm an official alliance with the Government of France and obtain French assistance in the war against Great Britain."

(https://history.state.gov/milestones/1776-1783/declaration)

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