On This Day: From Philadelphia’s heat to New York’s shore: The untold 250-year-old story of July 2, 1776

The following is an installment of On This Day, a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen.

George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

July 2, 1776 The early morning heat in downtown Philadelphia […] ...