1776 in the United States

1776 is celebrated in the United States as the official beginning of the nation, with the Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies from the British Empire issued on July 4. == Events == === July === July 2 - American Revolution: The Second Continental Congress passes the Lee Resolution which asserts that the United Colonies have separated from Great Britain and are now a separate country.

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