EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 3 MIN
July 2: The Day America Really Became Independent
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On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted for American independence from Great Britain. John Adams believed this would forever be celebrated as the nation's Independence Day. He was right about the celebration... but wrong about the date. Discover why July 2 may be America's most overlooked historic day.
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