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1765-1773, The British Parliament bypasses colonial assemblies and imposes several internal and external taxes on the outraged colonists. IMAGE FILE

Dec. 16, 1773, The colonial response to taxation without representation culminates in the Boston Tea Party. The Sons of Liberty dump 342 chests of tea into Boston harbor.IMAGE FILE

Sept. 5, 1774, Delegates begin meeting for the First Continental Congress and agree to send grievances to King George III. Print shows session of the First Continental Congress, September 1774, in Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania IMAGE FILE

April 19, 1775, Armed conflict between the colonists and British redcoats begins in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. IMAGE FILE

May 10, 1775, A Second Continental Congress begins meeting in Philadelphia. TITLE: Der Congress erklërt die 13 vereinigten Staaten von Nord-America für independent am 4ten July 1776 / D. Chodowiecki inv. et del. ; D. Berger sculpsit 1784. IMAGE FILE

June 11, 1776, The Continental Congress appoints a five-man committee, including Thomas Jefferson, to draft a declaration of independence. IMAGE FILE

June 28, 1776, The committee presents the declaration for debate and revision. title: Declaration of Independence in Congress IMAGE FILE

July 4, 1776, The Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence without dissent. Print shows the text with signatures of the Declaration of Independence within a wreath at the top of which are portraits in medallions of the first twelve presidents, IMAGE FILE

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4th of July, Independence Day, 2006

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Independence Day, 2006

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On July 4, 1776, our Nation's Founders declared "That these United Colonies are, and of Right, ought to be free and Independent States." This declaration marked a great milestone in the history of human freedom. On the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we pay tribute to the courage and dedication of those who created this country, and we celebrate the values of liberty and equality that make our country strong.

The patriots of the Revolutionary War acted on the beliefs that "all men are created equal" and "that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights." By advancing these ideals, generations of Americans have unleashed the hope of freedom for people in every corner of the world.

As we celebrate our independence, Americans can take pride in our history and look to the future with confidence. We offer our gratitude to all the American patriots, past and present, who have sought to advance freedom and lay the foundations of peace. Because of their sacrifice, this country remains a beacon of hope for all who dream of liberty and a shining example to the world of what a free people can achieve. May God continue to bless the United States of America.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 4, 2006, as Independence Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe with all due ceremony our Independence Day as a time to honor our Founders and their legacy of freedom and remember with thankfulness the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

# # # For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, June 26, 2006

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