On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed. This officially created what is now known as the United States of America. Men from each of the thirteen colonies gathered at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. These men were risking their lives, and the lives of their families. If they had been caught they would have been tried and executed by the British government for treason. These men were not afraid of this however. They had a vision and they were going to do whatever it took to free themselves and their families and friends from British rule. Today as we enjoy time with our families, and watching baseball and fireworks, we should never forget the sacrifices that these men made to create the country we live in today.
Above is a picture of the signatures of each of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Above is one of the earliest American flags. It has thirteen stars, which represents each of the thirteen colonies.
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