“This Fourth of July is the historic 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.”
Attributed to Newt Gingrich / Fox News opinion
Op-ed opening: Gingrich states the Fourth of July being observed is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
What the proof shows
July 4, 2026 is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence’s adoption (the date the Continental Congress approved the document, July 4, 1776). However, the famous parchment copy was engrossed and most delegates began signing that copy on August 2, 1776. Gingrich’s phrasing — calling July 4 the “250th anniversary of the signing” — conflates adoption (July 4) with the later signing (primarily August 2) and therefore gives a misleading impression.
Corrected version
This Fourth of July is the 250th anniversary of the adoption (July 4, 1776) of the Declaration of Independence; the engrossed parchment was signed beginning August 2, 1776.
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NEWT GINGRICH: This Fourth of July, America must answer socialism with the Declaration ↗
Fox News (opinion)First, it is the historic 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Declaration of Independence (1776) | National Archives ↗
National ArchivesThe Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776; the engrossed copy was signed on August 2, 1776.
Creating the Declaration: A Timeline | National Archives ↗
National Archives (timeline)July 4, 1776: Declaration of Independence adopted & printed ... August 2, 1776: Declaration signed.
Declaration of Independence Timeline - Independence National Historical Park ↗
Independence National Historical Park / National Park ServiceOn July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates ... August 2, 1776: a parchment copy is signed by members of Congress.
250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence (Proclamation) ↗
The White HouseI do hereby proclaim July 4, 2026, as the 250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
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