| Y/M/D | Description | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1776/06/28 | Thomas Jefferson writes the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, June 11 - 28 | The Declaration House, Philadelphia, PA |
| 1776/07/04 | Late morning of July 4, the Declaration is adopted, and the "Committee of Five" take the manuscript copy of the document to John Dunlap, official printer to the Congress | Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA |
| 1776/07/04 | United States Declares Independence from Britain | United States of America, |
| 1776/08/02 | Mr Gerry, when we are all hung for what we are now doing. From the size and weight of my body I shall die in a few minutes..., but from the lightness of your body you will dance in the air an hour or two before you are dead. - BH to Elbridge Gerry | Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA |
| 1776/08/02 | Most delegates sign the Declaration of Independence | |
| 1776/08/02 | Although originally opposed to separating from Great Britain, Robert Morris signs the Declaration of Independence. | Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA |
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