“To these grievous measures, Americans cannot submit.” That bold declaration helped spark coordinated resistance across the colonies in 1774. [Oct 14th] marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress, passed unanimously on October 14, 1774. Almost forgotten today, the Declaration and Resolves were precursors to both the Declaration of … Read more
Bumped from 11/27/2014 Forasmuch as it is the indispensable duty of all men to adore the superintending providence of Almighty God; to acknowledge with gratitude their obligation to Him for benefits received, and to implore such farther blessings as they stand in need of; and it having pleased Him in his abundant mercy not only … Read more
On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia first proposed that the Continental Congress compose a document declaring that the Colonies were united, free and independent of the British Crown. It is the earliest form and draft of a Declaration of Independence. The text of the Resolution stated: “Resolved, That these United Colonies are, … Read more