Technically, July 4th 1776 was the signing of The Declaration of Independence.
Famous quote from the Declaration of Independence:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
Reading of The Declaration Of Independence by stars such as Kevin Spacey, Mel Gibson, Micheal Douglas, etc... in Independence Hall, Philadelphia (the place where it was signed)..
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