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The Declaration of 1776: An expression of the American mind
July 2, 2025 — On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted in favor of independence from Britain. John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, that “the Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America.” However, the Declaration of Independence would be adopted on July 4 and signed on August 2, 1776. The Declaration of Independence was written one year into a war with Britain, the most powerful empire of the time. Although the document did not make everyone equal in America, it became a beacon of liberty, resulting in revolts across the world... MORE