Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Happy 4th of July ... and history

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain and its king. Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence | HISTORY

* Confederates surrender at Vicksburg in 1863 Confederates surrender at Vicksburg | HISTORY

* France gives Statute of Liberty to U.S. in 1884 France gives the Statue of Liberty to the United States | HISTORY

* Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both pass away in 1826 Thomas Jefferson and John Adams die | HISTORY

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