It was 236 years ago on July 4 that the 13 original colonies began their journey into nationhood. On this Independence Day, here’s a look at how far we’ve come – By the Numbers.
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We've come a long way: July 4 by the numbers
It was 236 years ago on July 4 that the 13 original colonies began their journey into nationhood. On this Independence Day, here’s a look at how far we’ve come – By the Numbers.
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