1776
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This happens to be the first work ever written for pairs of violins, violas and cellos, as an expression of freedom that, in 1776, felt revolutionary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The Declaration of Independence, signed in 1776, established the United States of America's independence from the colonial rule of Great Britain - its anniversary is celebrated on 4 July.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Vance's speech came as dozens of tall ships from more than 20 countries sailed into New York harbor to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
“All men are created equal” was about as radical an idea as you could express in 1776.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
For it purported to create a consolidated federal government with powers sufficient to coerce obedience to national laws—in effect, to discipline a truly continental union—while remaining true to the republican principles of 1776.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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