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Today is known to be "Independence Day" or the "Fourth of July", it signifies the adoption of the famous document called "Declaration of Independence", written by a Committee of Five individuals which including the main author, Thomas Jefferson.
(Wikipedia) "The Lee Resolution for independence was passed on July 2 with no opposing votes. The Committee of Five had drafted the Declaration to be ready when Congress voted on independence. John Adams, a leader in pushing for independence, had persuaded the committee to select Thomas Jefferson to compose the original draft of the document,[2] which Congress edited to produce the final version. The Declaration was a formal explanation of why Congress had voted to declare independence from Great Britain, more than a year after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, "The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America"[3] – although Independence Day is actually celebrated on July 4, the date that the wording of the Declaration of Independence was approved."
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June 21st - Theodosia Burr Alston's 235rd birthday
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June 28th - James Madison's 182nd anniversary of death date
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June 28th - 240th anniversary of the famous Battle of Monmouth
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June 14th - 243rd anniversary of Washington being appointed as commander-in-chief of the new Continental Army
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June 14th - 242nd anniversary of the adaptation of the "Bestsy Ross Flag"
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June 13th(look above)
Also! Today, marks the fateful anniversary of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
(History Channel) "On July 4, 1826, at the age of 90, Adams lay on his deathbed while the country celebrated Independence Day. His last words were Thomas Jefferson still survives. He was mistaken: Jefferson had died five hours earlier at Monticello at the age of 82."
Learn more at: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-jefferson-and-john-adams-die
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Have a great 4th of July, everyone!
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