The Declaration of Independence, 1776. By issuing the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonistsâ motivations for seeking independence. By declaring themselves an independent nation, the American colonists were able to confirm an official alliance with the Government of France and obtain French assistance in the war against Great Britain.
More photos of Prince Andrew, his daughters and their hats below: Prince Andrew and his daughters, Princess Eugenie, left, and Princess Beatrice, leave Westminster Abbey. (Gero Breloer/Associated Press) Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. NEWS: Prince William and Princess Kate Welcome Baby Girl. The princess' name comes with a lot of meaning. Charlotte is the middle name of Kate's sister, Pippa, and some consider it a nod to William's father, Prince Charles. The princess' two middle names, Elizabeth and Diana, pay tribute to the Queen and William's late mother respectively. Charlotte was born on May 2 at 8:34 a.m. and weighted in at 8 lbs., 3 oz.