"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." -Declaration of Independence
Two hundred fifty years ago, Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence:
2009 Topps American Heritage #103
On August 2nd, 1776... John Hancock... the President of the Continental Congress... was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence. This date has been debated by historians, since some people and trading cards argue that it was signed on July 4th, 1776:
Whatever date you want to go with... we celebrate The United States of America's birthday each year with delicious food, entertaining parades, and gorgeous fireworks every 4th of July.




4 comments:
And a very Happy Independence Day to you too!
I never knew there was a card for the Declaration of Independence. I actually bought a book that has a beautiful copy of the original, the autographs are simply beautiful as they signed with a type of fountain pen. The flow a lot of them used is just amazing. I can sign my name the same way every time but I wish I could do the way they make the pen flow as they decorate their auto's so beautifully. Happy 4th!!!
Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day, Fuji!
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