The Declaration of Independence was approved by Congress on July 4, 1776. The approved wording was then turned over to the printer John Dunlap to compose and print copies. On July 5, about 200 copies of the first printing of the Declaration were delivered to Congress. The two names appearing in the document were those …
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As we protect ourselves and others, DSDI has decided to cancel this year’s Annual Congress in Philadelphia. Although we were scheduled to convene July 3-4, as we do every year, the City of Philadelphia has declared that all July 4celebrations in the city will be virtual ones because of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Therefore, …
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