American Leviathan

American Leviathan

They Signed It Anyway

On August 2, 1776, the largest invasion force in British history was sitting in New York Harbor. That was the day they put their names on it.

Aug 04, 2026
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Everyone knows July 4.

Almost nobody knows August 2, which is the date that actually required courage.

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted and approved the text of the Declaratio…

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