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250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence

·12:00 PMPennsylvaniaUpdated: Aug 9, 12:58 AM

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The White House announced on July 3, 2026: BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Founders of our great Republic gathered in Philadelphia to fulfill a God-given destiny — the freedom and Independence of the United States… [PENNSYLVANIA IMPACT]

The White House issued the following presidential action on July 3, 2026:

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Founders of our great Republic gathered in Philadelphia to fulfill a God-given destiny — the freedom and Independence of the United States of America.  Fifty-six men — representing legions of freedom-loving Patriots sprawled across 13 Colonies — pledged their […] The post 250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence appeared first on The White House .

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Read the full original release: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/07/250th-anniversary-of-the-adoption-of-the-declaration-of-independence/

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