The Declaration Of Independence - 2nd Continental Congress 1775

The transcript discusses the major debate over independence in the Second Continental Congress, the formation of a committee to draft the Declaration of Independence, and the drafting process led by Thomas Jefferson. It highlights the challenges faced by the colonies, the role of key figures like Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin, and the eventual approval of the Declaration on July 2nd, 1776, marking the birth of the United States. The document's significance and its impact on American soldiers and the world are also explored.

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