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Celebrating The Rough Draft of America’s Declaration of Independence

Celebrating The Rough Draft of America's Declaration of Independence

John Adams wrote to his wife that “The Second 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 a great anniversary festival…It ought to be so solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games and sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.”