**In July 1776, George Washington was in New York with his troops. On July 9, he received his copy of the Declaration of Independence with a note from John Hancock telling Washington to share the news with the troops. After read the Declaration the citizens who had heard the declaration raced down Broadway toward a large statue of George III, toppled it,
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In July 1776, George Washington was in New York with his troops. On July 9, he received his copy of the Declaration of Independence with a note from John Hancock telling Washington to share the news with the troops. After read the Declaration the citizens who had heard the declaration raced down Broadway toward a large statue of George III, toppled it
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