As John Adams is said to have remarked when he hears the news of the passage of The Declaration of Independence, "This great day should be recognized each year with cannon shot, rockets, music and much celebration!" Or at least, words to that effect.
The Declaration was passed on July 4th, 1776. However Hamilton was the only one to sign the document that day. The other signers all managed to arrive in Phillidelphia for the signing on August 2 nd.
It makes little difference because July 4th is the customary time for Americans to remember the significance of what happened when 56 Americans put together this great declaration and then fought a great and costly war to give you and me the right to live FREE! Go and have a great time, enjoy the day off, but, for God's sake, take time out to remember how we got here and what it costs you and me to hang on to this great gift of freedom!....Medicineman!
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