Declaration of Independence By oamorales Jun 28, 1776 Jefferson completes Declaration Jul 2, 1776 Congrees Votes for Independence Jul 4, 1776 Congress Adopts Declaration of Independence Aug 2, 1776 Delegates Sign Declaration of Independence Jul 4, 1826 John Adams and Thomas Jefferson Die Jul 4, 1831 James Monroe Dies Jul 4, 1941 The 4th of July becomes a federal holiday