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If One Founding Father Had His Way, We'd Celebrate Independence On A Different Day

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Americans will celebrate Independence Day on Wednesday this year, to mark the Continental Congress approving the text of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

But as Here & Now's Alex Ashlock (@aashlock) reports, at least one founding father wanted to celebrate on July 2 instead.

This segment aired on July 3, 2018.

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