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On This Day in 1776: Jefferson's Draft of Independence Reaches Congress
On June 28, 1776, Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence was presented to Congress, marking a pivotal moment in American history. While the document was read, no vote was taken, and the independence question would not be revisited until July 1.
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