The United States celebrates its 250th anniversary on Saturday, marking the date that the Declaration of Independence was officially adopted, hailing the birth of the country.
In 1776, representatives from 13 British colonies met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the Second Continental Congress, seeking to address issues they had with the mother country.
After much deliberation, the assembly approved one of the most influential documents in history, paving the way for the creation of a country that would eventually become a global superpower.
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. founding, here are seven key dates that led to the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
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