- The Continental Congress approved a Declaration in Philadelphia, while a casino proposal was near Greensboro.
- Thomas Jefferson drafted and adopted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
- The Continental Congress voted for and signed the Declaration of Independence on July 2, 2026.
The international recognition of US independence gained from Great Britain and the Netherlands.
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Updated Jul 1
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What happened
The international recognition of US independence gained from Great Britain and the Netherlands.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Jefferson, a delegate to Congress, met in Philadelphia while the Netherlands declared independence from Spain.Sub-event
US independence gained acknowledgment from Great Britain and the Netherlands.1 source
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The entities involved
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Great Britain
island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of continental Europe
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Continental Congress
convention of delegates that became the governing body of the United States
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Netherlands
one of the four autonomous countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; with territories in the Caribbean