On this day 249 years ago, representatives of the United States of America appealed to the Supreme Judge of the World and declared American independence. They mutually pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor to each other. These great and remarkable men were determined to resist what they considered absolute despotism and to assert their right to rule themselves. (00:00–00:09)
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Asserts that 249 years ago, the United States declared independence.
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