Learn about American history, the American Revolution and the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence. From Thomas Jefferson to George Read and William Hooper, this podcast covers the lives of the Signers.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
July 4, or July 2, 1776?
Though the vote for independence occurred on July 2nd, we celebrate the day of printing and publication. we look at the claim of both days and the role of the state that didn't vote on July 2nd: New York. And we take a look at its delegates: Philip Livingston, William Floyd, Francis Lewis and Lewis Morris, who eventually signed the Declaration and suffered loss of property when the British took New York.
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