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July 2, 1776: Continental Congress Votes in Favor of Independence

Some people consider July 2 our real Independence Day because it’s the day the vote took place. John Adams refused invitations to celebrate Independence Day on July 4 because he considered July 2 the true holiday.

The founders ratified the Declaration of Independence on July 4, though.

We should just have a national holiday week, dang it! Include July 5 as a recovery day.

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