History

In what year was the United States Declaration of Independence signed?

1776

Background

On 4 July 1776 the 13 colonies in Philadelphia signed their Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson had written the text. The colonies officially broke away from England. The 4th of July is still the U.S. national holiday today.

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