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The Lee Resolution also known as "The Resolution for Independence" was the formal assertion passed by the Second Continental Congress on July 2, 1776 resolving that the Thirteen Colonies (then referred to as the United Colonies) were "free and independent States" and separate from the British Empire. This created what became the United States of America and news of the act was published that evening in The Pennsylvania Evening Post and the following day in The Pennsylvania Gazette. The Declaration of Independence which officially announced and explained the case for independence was approved two days later on July 4, 1776—wiki

George III reigned during much of the Georgian and Regency eras

On this day the…
thirteen colonies broke away from British Crown~ forming USA

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Date: 7/3/2025 9:04:00 AM
WOW!!! What a wonderful write you have here. Few words with much said. Love your added notes and picture. Have a lovely/blessed ~ day/weekend writing away.............
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Date: 7/3/2025 1:13:00 PM
North America's history, Paula we were only 13 colonies under King George 's reign before we broke free from the King, a War of 7 years on July 2nd but didnt reach the papers til July 4th is what we celebrate! So when you say it's nearing the 4th your really in on the day freedom rang!

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