After the handshakes, pats on the back, and celebration of the final approval of the Declaration of Independence, July 4 turned into July 5. Now what? Now that the barking dog has caught the car, what does it do with the rolling tire? A relatively small group of signers, 56 in all, put their lives on the line. They knew full well that acknowledging their willingness to sever ties with England would be seen as treason. These courageous men signed a declaration that could serve as their death warrant should the colonists fail to break free.
The Declaration of Independence Signaled a New Chapter
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