The conflict continued, and on June 11, 1776, Congress resolved to form a committee to draft a declaration of independence. Members of the drafting committee included Jefferson, John Adams of ...

It's that time of year when we celebrate our Declaration of Independence ... Now at the same time, Congress authorizes a committee of three, benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson ...

adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with eight nations abstaining from the vote but none dissenting. Hernán Santa Cruz of Chile, member of the drafting sub-Committee, wrote ...

Lee's words were the impetus for the drafting of a formal Declaration of Independence, although the resolution was not followed up on immediately. A committee of five was appointed to draft the ...

On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted unanimously to declare independence from Great Britain. Approximately 20 percent of the members ... The Declaration was necessary for ...

On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted unanimously to declare independence from Great Britain. Approximately 20 percent of the members ... The Declaration was necessary for ...