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Happy July 4th! Here's some Presidential Trivia (www.history.com)

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Happy Independence Day to my fellow Americans. And for all non-Americans, I hope you're having a swell summer day too!

July 4th is often associated with American independence: The day that the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, asserting the U.S's independence from Great Britain. It's a joyful occasion, often marked with fireworks, stars and stripes, and copious celebration.

But the day isn't without it's fair share of saddening and bittersweet connotations either. It was on this day, in 1826, that Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson would pass away.

Normally, I would paraphrase the source material that I cite, but I could not have said this any more succinctly:

On July 4, 1826, at the age of 90, Adams lay on his deathbed while the country celebrated Independence Day. His last words were, "Thomas Jefferson still survives." He was mistaken: Jefferson had died five hours earlier at Monticello at the age of 83.

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[–] Nookington 2 points 1 year ago

One of my favorite pieces of presidential trivia even though it's a bit morbid! Happy 4th to you and the whole community!