This Date in American History : July 4
Events:
The Second Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776)
The Confederates surrender Vicksburg, Mississippi (July 4, 1863)
Colonel Charles Stanton visits gravesite of Marquis de Lafayette (July 4, 1917)
Declares: "Lafayette, we are here"
The Second Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776)
The Confederates surrender Vicksburg, Mississippi (July 4, 1863)
Colonel Charles Stanton visits gravesite of Marquis de Lafayette (July 4, 1917)
Declares: "Lafayette, we are here"