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  • A final appeal to King George III, adopted by the Second Continental Congress in July 1775, which affirmed loyalty to the crown and sought a peaceful resolution to the escalating conflict with Great Britain.

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Other exhibits include the Olive Branch Petition to King George III signed by many of the men who would become the nation's founding fathers in a last ditch attempt to avoid war a year earlier.

From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026

Reinforcing this point, Congress then sent its Olive Branch Petition to George III declaring the fidelity of colonists “to your Majesty’s person, family, and government” and asking him to rein in Parliament.

From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2026

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  • 1775 Conciliatory Proposal
  • Final Appeal for Peace
  • Reconciliation attempt
  • Colonists' final plea
  • Humble Petition and Address

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  • Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms
  • Statement of open conflict
  • Proclamation of Rebellion
  • Declaration of Independence
  • Severance of ties

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