On This Day: From Philadelphia’s heat to New York’s shore: The untold 250-year-old story of July 2, 1776

The following is an installment of On This Day, a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to th…
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