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Independence - Wikipedia Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state, in which residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over its territory The opposite of independence is the status of a dependent territory or colony
Independence Day (4th of July) | History, Meaning, Date | Britannica Independence Day in the United States is a holiday celebrated annually on July 4 It is often called the Fourth of July It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776 This event announced the separation of the 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain
Declaration of Independence: A Transcription | National Archives The condition of the parchment Declaration of Independence is a sign of the place it has held in the hearts of many Americans Years of public display have faded and worn this treasured document Today it is maintained under the most exacting archival conditions possible
The Declaration of Independence | Constitution Center On July 4, 1776, the United States officially declared its independence from the British Empire when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence The Declaration was authored by a “Committee of Five”—John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman—with Jefferson as the
Declaration of Independence - World History Encyclopedia Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson, it explains why the Thirteen Colonies decided to separate from Great Britain during the American Revolution (1765-1789) It was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on 4 July 1776, the anniversary of which is celebrated in the US as Independence Day
America 250 - United States Department of State The Story of America The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force has partnered with Hillsdale College to provide a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence It will highlight the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army defeating the mightiest empire in the […]
Today in History - July 4 - Library of Congress On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain The Constitution provides the legal and governmental framework for the United States