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American Declaration of Independence

Date
1776-07-04
Category
Politics
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Archive
Event #110
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The thirteen American colonies declared independence from Britain, articulating principles of liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty, influencing democratic movements worldwide.

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