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What Did Colorado Look Like on July 4, 1776?

PHILADELPHIA, JUL 4 – The Declaration formally severed ties with Britain and led to international alliances that secured American independence, with 56 delegates signing the historic document.

  • On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted and signed, marking the formal break from British control over the thirteen American colonies.
  • Colonists grew increasingly frustrated with British taxation, frontier policies, and lack of representation, leading to war starting by April 1775.
  • The Declaration severed ties with Great Britain, paving the way for alliances with France, the Netherlands, and Spain during the Revolutionary War.
  • John Adams called July 2, 1776, the "most memorable epoch" to be celebrated by succeeding generations, emphasizing unalienable rights including life and liberty.
  • Britain recognized American independence in 1783 after military defeat, leading to sovereignty and formation of a new nation celebrated annually on July 4 as Independence Day.
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The Virginian Pilot broke the news in Norfolk, United States on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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