Richard Henry Lee, who became known as "Light Horse Harry" Lee for his later service as a cavalry officer in the Continental Army. He was the father of Robert E. Lee, the Confederate General.
It was Richard Henry Lee who introduced a resolution for independence. This occurred at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. The motion was seconded by John Adams.
Richard Henry Lee
1776
July 1st, 1776
Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee
It was Richard Henry Lee who introduced a resolution for independence. This occurred at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. The motion was seconded by John Adams.
Richard Henry Lee introduced the resolution calling for independence from England.
Richard Henry lee
Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee introduced the resolution for independence to the second Continental Congress. It was call the Lee Resolution and introduced on June 7, 1776.
John Dickinson, a Founding Father, called for a resolution in the Second Continental Congress for Independence from Britain.
1776
July 1st, 1776
Richard Henry Lee
On July 2,1776 , the continental Congress considered Lee's resolution again. this time the resolution passed, and the colonies considered themselves independent.