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The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence

American - Liberty Bell

July 2, 1776.

That's the day the delegates to the Continental Congress voted to approve the Declaration of Independence. However, July 4, 1776 was the day that would go down in history. That's the day the revisions of the document were finalized and it was officially sent to John Dunlap, the printer.

What is the Declaration of Independence and why is it such an important document in American history?


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