Some opposed the document but signed it anyway to present the appearance of a unanimous Congress. Some delegates refused to sign the Declaration, including John Dickinson of Pennsylvania, and James Duane, Robert Livingston, and John Jay of New York. The delegates signed by states from North to South, beginning with Josiah Bartlett of New Hampshire, and ending with George Walton of Georgia.

Fifty-six congressional delegates signed the document.

Congressional delegates began signing it on August 2, 1776. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence occurred on July 8, 1776. Two days later, on July 4, 1776, the final wording of the Declaration of Independence was approved, and the document was published. On July 2, 1776, the Congress secretly voted for the country’s independence from Great Britain. In 1775, the people of New England began fighting the British for their independence. It’s often known as “the Fourth of July.” It’s the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776. Independence Day is celebrated each year on July 4 th. Here’s to our beautiful lakes, our majestic mountains and everything that makes American the greatest place to live!įor anyone who’s not American, or new to our country, here’s what Independence Day is all about. Whether enjoying the holiday at the beach a backyard barbeque watching a fireworks celebration in the city working hard in the office or shop or marching in a local community parade we all celebrate the birth of our great nation together as one. On July 4th we as Americans honor the formation of the union we call The United States of America.

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