History

Take 2 Minutes and 18 Seconds to Celebrate America

It takes around two minutes and eighteen seconds to sing God Bless America. Mr. Local History took a trip to the “Field of Honor,” an annual tradition at the Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey. Sit back, relax, and hit the play button. God Bless America!

The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It was engrossed on parchment, and on August 2, 1776, delegates began signing it.

Jefferson drafted the statement between June 11 and 28, submitted drafts to Adams and Franklin, who made some changes and then presented the draft to Congress following the July 2nd adoption of the independence section of the Lee Resolution. The congressional revision process took July 3rd and most of July 4th. Finally, on the afternoon of July 4th, the Declaration was adopted.

A Proud American! 2 minutes and 18 seconds is all it takes to bring back that American spirit. Enjoy and share! God bless America.