Michael Johns🇺🇸(@michaeljohns):Week of July 20, 1776: **In Philadelphia, Franklin abruptly dismisses a diplomatic overture from Britain, responding that the "fine and noble China vase" of the British Empire is now forever shattered. **In Staten Island, 20,000 British troops dig in--and prepare to move on Long Island and Manhattan. **Across the united colonies, public readings of the Declaration inspire unprecedented revolutionary resolve.

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Michael Johns🇺🇸@michaeljohns

2026.07.20 23:44

Week of July 20, 1776: **In Philadelphia, Franklin abruptly dismisses a diplomatic overture from Britain, responding that the "fine and noble China vase" of the British Empire is now forever shattered. **In Staten Island, 20,000 British troops dig in--and prepare to move on Long Island and Manhattan. **Across the united colonies, public readings of the Declaration inspire unprecedented revolutionary resolve.

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