BostonTigger
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Hey there everyone, today's History Lesson is a special one....anyone know why? That's right....today in 1776, U.S. declares it's independence.
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain and its king. The declaration came 442 days after the first volleys of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts and marked an ideological expansion of the conflict that would eventually encourage France's intervention on behalf of the Patriots.
Also, in 1914, D.W. Griffith began filming his controversial film, "A Birth of a Nation."
In 1863, General John C. Pemberton surrenders to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Vicksburg.
And in 1855, Walt Whitman's first edition of the self-published Leaves of Grass is printed, containing a dozen poems.
Hope you all enjoyed today's history lesson. And I want to wish all of you and yours a very happy 4th of July. Stay safe and have fun.
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain and its king. The declaration came 442 days after the first volleys of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts and marked an ideological expansion of the conflict that would eventually encourage France's intervention on behalf of the Patriots.
Also, in 1914, D.W. Griffith began filming his controversial film, "A Birth of a Nation."
In 1863, General John C. Pemberton surrenders to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Vicksburg.
And in 1855, Walt Whitman's first edition of the self-published Leaves of Grass is printed, containing a dozen poems.
Hope you all enjoyed today's history lesson. And I want to wish all of you and yours a very happy 4th of July. Stay safe and have fun.
