14h 52min, jul 4, 1776 y - Declaration of Independence
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In fact, independence was formally declared on July 2, 1776, a date that John Adams believed would be “the most memorable epocha in the history of America.” On July 4, 1776, Congress approved the final text of the Declaration. It wasn't signed until August 2, 1776.Added to timeline:
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14h 52min, jul 4, 1776 y
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~ 249 years ago