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jul 4, 1776 - Declaration of Independence - July 4, 1776

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The Declaration of Independence was written by the Continental Congress of the 13 colonies to break off political ties with Great Britain. In it, they wrote what their motivations were for seeking independence and declaring themselves and independent nation, apart from Great Britain. Some people that signed the Declaration of Independence include Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and John Adams.

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jul 4, 1776
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~ 249 years ago

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