We celebrated America’s 250th birthday last month—but today marks another important anniversary that most people don’t know about.
Although the Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4, 1776, the famous handwritten parchment wasn’t signed by most of the delegates until August 2.
That means today is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!
John Hancock, president of the Continental Congress, signed first using the enormous signature we all recognize. The remaining delegates signed beneath him, organized by state from north to south. Not everyone was there that day, but eventually 56 men added their names—knowing they could be branded as traitors to the most powerful nation in the world.
And yes, that original signed document still exists. It is preserved and displayed alongside the Constitution and Bill of Rights in the Rotunda of the National Archives in Washington, D.C. The writing has faded considerably after 250 years, but John Hancock’s signature can still be recognized.
Although unrelated, August 2 also has another claim to fame: it’s National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. The earliest versions were sold from pushcarts in New York for just one penny.
So, if you’re looking for an appropriate way to honor the courage of our Founding Fathers today, we recommend freedom, independence…and an ice cream sandwich.
Have a great afternoon,
Joy, Jen, Kim, Kathy, Coloradas, Maxfield, Dr Shriner and Dr Ring
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