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What Really Happened on the Fourth of July?

What Really Happened on the Fourth of July?

Update: 2023-07-02

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Why do we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th? When did the Continental Congress really declare independence? And when was the Declaration of Independence really signed? Learn the history behind July 4th and the Declaration of Independence in this awesome episode!

Want to read the transcript? Find it on our website here: Things You Thought You Knew About History

Intro Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you

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What Really Happened on the Fourth of July?

What Really Happened on the Fourth of July?

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