If you don’t know the name, let me help. While we have all heard of the Declaration of Independence, where did it come from? Someone had to formally make a motion to declare independence. This is known as the “Lee Resolution” because he did exactly that. The motion passed with 12 colonies voting to declare independence and one abstaining. Here are the clerk’s notes for the vote.

Richard Henry Lee after we became a country he serve din the United States Senate including serving as President Pro Tem after John Langdon.

Read more about Richard Henry Lee at https://e n.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Henry_Lee as you celebrate Independence Day.