On Thursday, July 3rd, 1776, fifty-seven representatives of the thirteen colonies suffered through a sweltering heat wave. They were gathered in a relatively small chamber in a meeting hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. But the heat of the weather was secondary to the heat of the debate as they hammered out the final language of the Declaration of Independence. They were embroiled in the midst of political intrigue and high treason. The consequences of their actions were staggering, the stakes unprecedented in human history.
So before we celebrate our nation's birth with cook-outs, and parades, and fireworks, let's take a moment to give thanks to the vision and sacrifice of our country's forebearers.
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