1776 Live(@250YearsAgoLive):Continental Congress formally changes the name of this country from “The United Colonies” to “The United States of America,” which is what people have been calling it any way.

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2026.09.08 14:57

Continental Congress formally changes the name of this country from “The United Colonies” to “The United States of America,” which is what people have been calling it any way.