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Fourth of July is Independence Day
Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the American flag.
Declaration of Independence
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Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is at once the nation's most cherished symbol of liberty and Jefferson's most enduring monument. Here, in exalted and unforgettable phrases, Jefferson expressed the convictions in the minds and hearts of the American people. The political philosophy of the Declaration was not new; its ideals of individual liberty had already been expressed by John Locke and the Continental philosophers. What Jefferson did was to summarize this philosophy in "self-evident truths" and set forth a list of grievances against the King in order to justify before the world the breaking of ties between the colonies and the mother country. We invite you to read a transcription of the complete text of the Declaration at www.USA.gov. |
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Salem County Clerk's Office |
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Gilda T. Gill
Salem County Clerk
Ext. 8605 -- Send Email-- |
Herb Stiles
Deputy County Clerk
Ext. 8208 -- Send Email-- |
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Dear Residents,
It is a pleasure to present this website describing the services available to you from the Salem County Clerk's Office.
As County Clerk, I am committed to providing the community with efficient and effective services. Please feel free to contact my office for additional information or assistance.
Thank you,
Gilda T. Gill Salem County Clerk
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