USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Even though Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin have stated they signed it on 4th July, many historians believe they signed the declaration on 2nd August 1776. Nevertheless, the country celebrates the 4th of July as its national independence day.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the Declaration of Independence? The Declaration of Independence, the founding document of the United States, was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thomas Jefferson was the main author. Once the Congress approved the actual Declaration of Independence document on July 4, it was sent to a printer named John Dunlap.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 13 Colonies On July 4th, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which had been written largely by Jefferson. Though the vote for actual independence took place on July 2nd, from then on the 4th became the day that was celebrated as the birth of American independence.