![June 7, 1776, Mr. Lee’s Resolution on Independence](https://www.jurist.org/commentary/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/01/american_flag_1611010173.jpg)
Friday, June 7, 1776, was anything but quiet. Resolutions respecting American independence were introduced in the Continental Congress. One resolution came from Richard Henry Lee of Virginia. Mr. Lee’s resolution read: Resolved, that these United Colonies, are, and of right ought to be free, and independent States, that they are, absolved for all allegiance to [...]