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On May 10, 2025, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress, which first convened in Philadelphia in 1775. This important assembly of leaders played a crucial role in guiding the American colonies toward independence, especially following escalating conflicts with British forces. The congress included prominent figures such as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington, and helped lay the foundations of the United States, marking a significant step in the nation’s journey to becoming a sovereign republic.

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