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On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain ...

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He spoke, and spoke and spoke — for eight hours and 44 minutes. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered a record-breaking ...

Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?

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