jul 4, 1776 - Declaration of Independence
Description:
The Declaration of Independence was the document that officially made America a separate entity, completely dissolving their colonial relationship to Europe. It was primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson and briefly edited by the congress. It stated that America wished to be an independent nation and outlined American grievances with the British. It is one of the most important documents in American history because it was the first document of the newly formed independent United States.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 4, 1776
Now
~ 249 years ago