The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4th, 1776.
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The Declaration of Independence, authored mainly by Thomas Jefferson, was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, following a vote for independence on July 2. Although the document was formally adopted on July 4, the actual signing took place on August 2, 1776. This document declared the thirteen colonies' separation from British rule and outlined their grievances against the king.
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