Come Celebrate the 250'th Anniversary of American Freedom with us!

On July 8, at 7:00 pm, in Clubhouse One, the Chesapeake Room, The Republican Club will hold a party to honor the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which established the independence of the 13 American colonies from Great Britain. Members are asked to please bring their favorite foods to share with other attendees. It promises to be fun! Be prepared for a trivia quiz on the particulars of the Declaration of Independence!

Our invited speaker will add to the importance of the festivities. Come and meet Dolores Reyes, who is running for the Register of Wills position. Her goals are to make the probate process easier to understand, faster to navigate, and more accessible to every resident. She also supports community education to protect families, and she plans to offer compassionate public service.

Join us on July 8, at 7:00 pm, to party and celebrate the 250 years of American freedom through the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For more information about the Club, email Secretary Maria Dudish at [email protected]. Donations are being accepted for the Club’s communication fund for midterm elections: mail to RCLW, POB 12293, Silver Spring, MD, 20908.

Important Historical Information: There were four main stages in the battle for freedom:

1. Rising Tensions – The British government needed to raise money to pay for the expenses of the French and Indian War. They imposed taxes on the colonists (The Stamp Act and and The Tea Act) which led to rising anger. Also, the colonies did not have representation in the British Parliament.

2. The Rebellion – The colonists led protests, like the Boston Tea Party, and founded the Continental Congress to coordinate resistance. Armed conflict began at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. George Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.

3. The Declaration of Independence – On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the document that severed political ties with Great Britain. It was primarily drafted by Thomas Jefferson and established the principle “that all men are created equal.”

4. The Revolutionary War and Recognition – The turning point of the war came in 1777 at the Battle of Saratoga, where France joined the new nation to battle Britain. The war ended in 1781, when the British were defeated at the Battle of Yorktown, VA. In the Treaty of Paris in 1783, the British officially recognized America’s independence.