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We hold these truths…

On this day in 1776, the Lee Resolution proposed by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia was passed by the Second Continental Congress and resolved that the Thirteen American Colonies were “free and independent states” and no longer subjects of the British Empire. The formal resolution, The Declaration of Independence was officially announced two days later …

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Histori-Lee

A little Virginia history and a little music for Throwback Thursday. On this day in 1776, Virginian Richard Henry Lee presented the “Lee Resolution” to the Continental Congress. The motion was seconded by John Adams and led to the United States Declaration of Independence. History is a good thing. And besides, you can’t expect me …

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