Independence was actually declared on July 2, 1776. The full Continential Congress ratified (approved) the Declaration on July 4th, at the Pennsylvania State House.
The Declaration was ratified on July 4 1776. It wasn't signed until a proper handwritten copy was produced and the NY delegation had permission to sign. This copy was not signed until Aug 2 1776 and some signers signed at later dates.
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Independence was actually declared on July 2, 1776. The full Continential Congress ratified (approved) the Declaration on July 4th, at the Pennsylvania State House.
The Declaration was ratified on July 4 1776. It wasn't signed until a proper handwritten copy was produced and the NY delegation had permission to sign. This copy was not signed until Aug 2 1776 and some signers signed at later dates.
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