Today in History
On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted Richard Henry Lee’s resolution for independence. The vote was unanimous, with the New York delegation abstaining.
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"The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. ... You will think me transported with Enthusiasm but I am not. I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means."
– John Adams
Letter to Abigail Adams, July 3, 1776
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