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This Fourth Of July, Let's Not Forget The Significance Of 1775
As we look to next year's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, let's remember that 1775 was ...
On This Day: America declares independence from Britain
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain ...
On This Day: Union defeats Confederacy at Gettysburg
On July 3, 1863, the Union army under the command of Gen. George Meade defeated Confederate forces commanded by Gen. Robert E ...
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Long: How George Washington laid the groundwork on July 4, 1775
Unquestionably it was a foundational document for America, calling for unity against Great Britain in the struggle for ...