July 1 Debate Leads to Declaration Push in 1776
Philadelphia reports mark two hundred years since the Continental Congress began debating independence. Richard Henry Lee’s resolution faced delays while delegates weighed foreign aid, land disputes, and a unifying constitution. John Adams argued boldly that delay risked ruin, and nine colonies ultimately supported Lee’s call with Delaware split and New York abstaining.
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Declaration of Independence Adopted by Continental Congress
Congress approves Richard Henry Lee's resolution declaring the United Colonies free and independent from Britain. New York abstains while the other colonies vote yea. John Adams predicts July 2, 1776, will be a memorable epoch in American history to be celebrated as deliverance from British rule.
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Blood pressure linked to higher cancer risk study
Researchers from Lund University Hospital report biochemical evidence that high blood pressure increases cancer risk. They found lymphocytes from hypertensive individuals more sensitive to carcinogenic substances than those from normotensive people.
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