On This Day In 1776, The Declaration Hit The Newspapers

It was Saturday, July 6, 1776. The Declaration had left Congress. Now it started reaching the country. The Pennsylvania Evening Post printed the Declaration that day, giving Americans the first newspaper version of the newly adopted text. John Hancock, 39, also sent copies toward George Washington, 44, and the states. He did not treat the […]

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