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The Real Story Behind American Independence | Dayton News
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, historians urge us to look beyond fireworks and focus on the real story behind America’s founding—a bold, messy experiment by flawed but determined people who gambled on liberty for their children. The Massachusetts Historical Society reveals the founders weren’t gods, but humans wrestling with uncertainty, while surprising facts like John Adams’ belief that July 2nd, not the 4th, was Independence Day add depth to the narrative. The Declaration itself? A draft-heavy process shaped by Jefferson and Adams, not a single stroke of genius. This milestone…
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