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July 4th: Founding Fathers' Final Day | Salt Lake City News
July Fourth isn’t just about fireworks and BBQs—it’s a date steeped in Founding Father history. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who signed the Declaration of Independence, both died on July 4, 1826, exactly 50 years after signing. James Monroe, a Revolutionary War veteran and fifth president, also passed away on that day in 1831. Even later figures like Hannibal Hamlin, Lincoln’s VP, died on July 4, 1891, while Calvin Coolidge was born on the same date in 1872. So next time you celebrate, remember: July 4 marks both the birth and the passing of America’s most pivotal leaders. Listen in…
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