On July 6, 1775, one day after restating their fidelity to King George III and wishing him “a long and prosperous reign” in the Olive Branch Petition, Congress sets “forth the causes and necessity CLICK FOR MORE
Take a virtual journey with the National Archives to find out how the Declaration of Independence came to be and learn about the role of the Committee of Five, along with Thomas Jefferson’s hand, in drafting the Declaration of Independence.
