July 4, 1776
God Save America! If we do not uphold our principles, we risk losing the essence that makes our nation unique, resilient, and the greatest country on earth,
By Ray DiLorenzo —— Bio and Archives--July 8, 2026
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On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to formally vote to declare independence from Great Britain. The vote of the states was 12 yes, 0 no, and 1 abstention. New York failed to vote because its delegates claimed they lacked direction from their state government.
After the vote, the delegates fell into a heavy, almost solemn silence when it became clear that the result had been unanimous. They knew the weight of their decision. They literally signed their death warrants. I wouldn't doubt that every man silently prayed to God for protection.
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