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POLITICSJul 1 · 13:09 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTEDebbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

July 4th: The Declaration of Independence is what we celebrate

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, by 12 of the 13 colonies, with Thomas Jefferson drafting the document. It was formally signed on August 2, 1776, and two signers, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, died on July 4, 1826. The original signed copy is housed in the National Archives.

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