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Archive Home > 2008 > June > 07 > Resolution for American independence proposed to Continental Congress in 1776

Resolution for American independence proposed to Continental Congress in 1776

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
June 7, 2008

Today is Saturday, June 7, the 159th day of 2008. There are 207 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia proposed to the Continental Congress a resolution calling for American independence from Britain.

On this date

In 1753,....

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