This Day in History
July 2nd
1776
The resolution is made by the Coninental Congress that the American colonies have the right to be free states.
1926
The Army Air Corps is established.
1964
The Civil Rights Act is signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Rachel. This is certainly a very historical day for all three events you mentioned above.
Go Army! God Bless the USA!
Rachel, thanks for the historical facts. This is my late mother's birthday, I posted a blog as a tribute to her.
Rachel, some great anniversaries you have mentioned! Love it as a former US History Teacher.
Also, 101 years ago the Union forces beat back a vicious Confederate attack on both flanks on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Hi Rachel,
Thank you for posting thes facts. I always enjoy learning new trivia!
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