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Originally Posted by talley

They were also the only two men who signed the Declaration of Independence to go on to become President of The United States of America.

The Declaration of Independence was given final approval on July 4th, 1776, but it was not until August 2nd that most of the delegates actually signed it.

Originally Posted by troublesbrewin

Remember the 4th.......

When you spend some of your hard earned money today take a good hard look at your nickels.............Thomas Jefferson passed away on the 4th of July in 1826 as did John Adams, that's right both our secon and third presidents died on the 4th of July.

Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826)[1] was the third President of the United States (1801–1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of republicanism in the United States. Major events during his presidency include the Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806).

John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was an American politician and the second President of the United States (1797–1801), after being the first Vice President (1789–1797) for two terms. He is regarded as one of the most influential Founding Fathers of the United States.

FYI, Our 5th President, James Monroe also died on Independence Day but 5 years later (July 4, 1831).