Did you know that July 2, 1776 was the actual day that the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia? After this vote the Congress then approved the Declaration of Independence, prepare by a Committee of Five with Thomas Jefferson as the principal author. Congress debated and revised it until the final vote on July 4, 1776. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States)
You can read the actual Declaration here: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html I encourage you to do so.
What is more patriotic and vital to a Democracy than the right to vote? In my email today, I received one from the League of Women voters. We know what it's like to not be able to vote and we do everything we can to help others to exercise their right to vote. Will you help? Go to Vote411.org and check out the tools available to ensure that everyone eligible gets to vote. Share VOTE411.org with your networks and remind the people in your life to update their voter registration information or register for the first time.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness are just as vital today as they were so many years ago!
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