232 years ago

The Declaration of Independence finally got out of committee and was passed by the continental congress, separating the 13 Colonies from the British Empire (as it turned out, permanently.) At the time, it was hotly debated and it was considered a seriously extreme liberal position, as opposed to negotiating with the Crown. In hindsight, it was a pretty good call.

Happy fourth to everyone in the States, and anyone living in a country with a constitution.