Posted on Jul 2, 2016

Congress votes for independence - Jul 02, 1776 - HISTORY.com

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On this day 240 years ago, Congress voted unanimously (NY state abstained from voting) to become independent from Great Britain.

Congress votes for independence - Jul 02, 1776 - HISTORY.com

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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

Posted 8 y ago

Wonderful Bit of History. I got to Babysit the "Dunlap Broadside" Normal Lear's Copy for 2 weeks while it was in Kansas City.

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