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Within the hall it was 4:00 p.m. Brilliant electric lights gave the effect of daylight; the Continental Congress assembled???Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Richard Henry Lee, et al. Last to stride in among the famed patriots was John Hancock. In stentorian tones he called for order. "In accordance with Colonial custom" the proceedings were carried out and the Declaration of Independence was signed again...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: POLITICAL NOTES: In Philadelphia | 1/11/1926 | See Source »

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