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Pendleton of Virginia Helps Draft Independence Decree
On May 15, 1776 Edmond Pendleton, known as Moderation, presided over Williamsburg's convention and authored the resolution urging Virginia to seek independence and form a state constitution and rights declaration. Pendleton steered a cautious path, resisting violence while supporting rights and a united colonial stand.
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Don McLeod
Associated Press
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Squire Pendleton
Virginia
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Pendleton
Edmund
Col
Benjamin Moore
Caroline County
Virginia House of Burgesses
London
Iis
Patrick Henry
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England
Congress
United Colonies