New Mexico Launches ‘NM 1776’ To Commemorate 250 Years Of American Independence

New Mexico Launches ‘NM 1776’ To Commemorate 250 Years Of American Independence

Courtesy/NM Dept.Cultural Affairs STATE News: SANTA FE – The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission has announced the official launch of “NM 1776”, a statewide initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America. This unique commemoration will connect a national moment to New Mexico’s rich history, encouraging an exploration of the core principles o…

The Story of the American Revolution That Started 250 Years Ago

On 4 July, Americans celebrate the events of 1776. That was the year when the Continental Congress decided to break away from Great Britain with the adoption of Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence. The American War of Independence started that year. However, the American Revolution was already ongoing at that time. Initially, it had a different purpose: forcing reforms from the Crown. The colonials’ main grievance was taxation without…