-- John Adams writing to Abigail on July 3, 1776, a day after the Declaration of Independence was approved in a closed session of Congress --
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
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The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.
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July 4th is the day the last signature was affixed to the document, hence any question about the separate dates.
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