By: inoljt, http://mypolitikal.com/
I recently had the opportunity to talk with a foreigner about American history. He asked how long America had been independent.
That’s a complicated question. There are a lot of years that could be used to answer the question. 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed? Perhaps 1783, when Great Britain admitted defeat? 1787, when the Constitution was written? Or perhaps 1789, when George Washington was inaugurated as president?
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