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On July 2, 1776, by a vote of 12 to 0, with New York abstaining as per prior, but outdated, instructions, the following resolution was adopted by the Second Continental Congress:

"Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and, of right, ought to be, Free and Independent States; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connexion between them, and the state of Great Britain, is, and ought to be, totally dissolved."

to which John Adams wrote:

"The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore."

* Second Letter to Abigail Adams (July 3, 1776)

Okay...?

A couple of days early, no?

If anyone has the ability to be in Philly on the 8th, they do a reading, in costume, with costumed protestors, of the Declaration out back of Independance Hall.

It's fun!

On July 2, 1776, by a vote of 12 to 0, with New York abstaining as per prior, but outdated, instructions, the following resolution was adopted by the Second Continental Congress:

"Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and, of right, ought to be, Free and Independent States; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connexion between them, and the state of Great Britain, is, and ought to be, totally dissolved."

to which John Adams wrote:

"The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore."

* Second Letter to Abigail Adams (July 3, 1776)

Well, he was close. Congrats on 100 posts, BTW

Ah, trivia! Where would we be without thee!

It got signed, that's what counts. :)

Okay...?

A couple of days early, no?

Goin' out of town, so I post now.

Ah, the 4th of July, the day upon which the USA celebrates the discovery of fireworks.

Yay for improv history lessons!!!

This would have been more significant in 1976 to be honest, but whatever.

Well done, the US, I suppose.