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On this date, the Continental Congress sent the Declaration off to a printer to be published.
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The victory over Great Britain was confirmed, and independence had been obtained.
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The Great Compromise was preventing threats to the new republic in its early years at this time.
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The Debate of 1790 was an argument about ending slavery/slave trade with the struggle of later dates standing in the way.
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Two delegations showed two petitions to end African Slave Trade which eventually led to problems in the future.
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Benjamin Franklin died at age 84 at home because of health problems caused by his obesity.
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Washington's Farewell address was released to the public to announce his retirement.
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Jefferson and Adams dined at Washington's house to conduct a meeting.
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Aaron and Burr met in Weekhawken, New Jersey to duel and lead to Aaron's death and a huge confusion.
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Jefferson and Adams both died on the date a day before the marking of America's independence, symbolizing their founding blood.
