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I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. - Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 1, December 19, 1776

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  By Patrick Irvin • Nov 11th, 2008 • Category: America, History, War of Independence

On July 4th 1776 Congress ratified a document which would be signed by 56 Patriots asserting the Independence of the American colonies from Britain. Who were the men who signed this famous document? What happened to them in the years following the signing of the Declaration? They were 56 in number and ranged [...]