Resolution for independence [manuscript], 1776 June 7.

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Resolution for independence [manuscript], 1776 June 7.

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On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee introduced this resolution in the Second Continental Congress. On July 2 the Congress adopted the first part of Lee's resolution, leading to the creation of the United States of America.

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Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794

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Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732 – June 19, 1794) was an American statesman and Founding Father from Virginia, best known for the June 1776 Lee Resolution, the motion in the Second Continental Congress calling for the colonies' independence from Great Britain leading to the United States Declaration of Independence, which he signed. He also served a one-year term as the president of the Continental Congress, was a signatory to the Articles of Confederation, and was a United States Senator fro...

Albert H. Small Declaration of Independence Collection (University of Virginia)

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