Texas commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The 89th Legislature of Texas commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776. The resolution highlights the grievances of the 13 North American colonies against King George III, including "taxation without representation." Thomas Jefferson drafted the document, which was revised by John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. The Declaration of Independence, asserting "all men are created equal," has inspired people worldwide for over two centuries.
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