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Tuesday, July 3
 The 4th of July is celebrated each year as being the official split from Britain and the beginning of the American Revolution. Basically the 13 colonies were forced to pay taxes to England but had no representation in Parliment. As this became more of an issue, the revolution became stronger and stronger dispite King George III's attempts to send British troops to calm the storm. This was where we got "Taxation without representation!". The original resolution was introduced by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia on June 7, 1776, and called for the Continental Congress to declare the United States free from British rule. On June 11, 1776, the colonies Second Continental Congress, met in Philadelphia and formed a committee with the express purpose of drafting a document that would remove themselves officially and forever from Great Britain. Committee members includes some of the most well known men of the USA. Gentlemen such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and many others. Jefferson, considered the better writer of the group was tasked with writing the Declaration of Independence. The adoption of this document was signed by the committee on July 4th, 1776. One year later, on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating with bonfires, bells and fireworks. The custom eventually spread to other towns both large and small, where the day was marked with processions, oratory, picnics, contests, games, military displays and fireworks. Observations throughout the nation became even more common at the end of the War of 1812 with Great Britain. As you celebrate the 4th of July, remember our heroes, past and present and have a very safe holiday.  Your source for: Swords - Armor - Movie Props
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