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The Brief Document That Changed the World | Salt Lake City News
The Declaration of Independence—brief, bold, and revolutionary—was drafted in 1776 to justify America’s break from Britain, sparking global movements for freedom. Before its July 4 ratification, 90+ colonial declarations called for secession, with Virginia’s May 15 vote igniting the “Committee of Five.” The document’s impact was instant: New Yorkers melted a King George statue into musket balls, printers rushed 200 copies, and its words spread across 27 newspapers. John Hancock’s giant signature led the final signing, arranged by colony. Jefferson and Adams, once rivals, both died on July 4…
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