On this day in 1776, five men were handed an impossible assignment.
Write the document that would declare war on the most powerful empire on Earth.
They had 17 days.
The Committee of Five: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman.
They gave the job to Jefferson. He was 33 years old.
Adams later wrote that he pushed for Jefferson because Jefferson was a better writer and because Adams knew he himself had too many enemies in Congress.
Jefferson wrote the draft in about two weeks, alone, in a rented room in Philadelphia.
Congress then proceeded to argue about it for two days straight and cut roughly 25% of his original text. Jefferson sat in silence and watched them do it.
The part they cut the hardest? His condemnation of slavery.
The document we celebrate every July 4th is the edited version. Jefferson went to his grave preferring the original.
90% of the soldiers on the first boats to hit the beach didn't live to see the end of the day. Look at those faces. Some of them never made it to 18.
Never forget that they paid the ultimate price for our freedom. We live our lives the way we do because of them.
California woman sentenced to four years in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft scheme after using stolen identities to buy luxury cars, including a Jaguar she drove to a probation meeting.
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Criminals use stolen SSNs to file fake tax returns and steal YOUR refund. 😡 If you think you're a victim, contact the #IRS and #USPIS immediately.
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Tennessee Deputy Sheriff Derrick Bonham was murdered when he was shot and killed responding to a shots fired call.
Deputy Bonham was assisting the Martin Police Department on a call about gunfire at the Days Inn. Around 3:09 a.m., he tracked a driver of one of the vehicles reportedly involved in the shooting to the Pockets Gas Station in Martin.
When Deputy Bonham approached the driver, she opened her door and fired at Deputy Bonham. While he was on the ground, she walked up to him and shot him again.
The suspect was apprehended.
Deputy Bonham, 33, was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Weakley County Sheriff's Department for two years. He is survived by his wife and three young children.
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#BlueLivesMatter #oplive #backtheblue
WANTED: We're offering up to a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest & conviction of suspect who attempted to rob the Vallejo Station A Post Office at 629 Marin Street in Vallejo, CA on December 17, 2025.
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Although I agree with the ruling being split 4-4 as Americans we need more options for the future generations to choose for themselves. Maybe Oklahoma can get some donations for this.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court on Thursday, in a 4-4 ruling, said Oklahoma cannot create the nation's first religious charter school funded directly with taxpayer dollars.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett did not take part in the decision. https://t.co/5Ox6PWA7Xn
UPDATE: Suspect responsible for this armed robbery in Fort Worth was sentenced to 12 years in prison. We appreciate the help of our law enforcement partners & the public in this investigation, and we remain steadfast in our mission to protect USPS, its employees, and customers.
WANTED: We're offering up to a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest & conviction of suspects who robbed 3 letter carriers in Louisville, KY on November 25, 2024. If you have information, call us at 1-877-876-2455. #USPIS#WantedWednesday
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WANTED: We're offering up to a $150K reward for information leading to the arrest & conviction of suspect(s) who robbed a letter carrier at 3461 Jonathan Circle in Augusta, GA on November 13, 2024. Call 1-877-876-2455 to report. #USPIS#WantedWednesday
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USPS Operation Santa and Toys”R”Us are coming together to spread holiday joy. If you’re participating, finding the perfect gift is even easier with our gift registry to help children have a happy hoilday. 🎁 ❤️ https://t.co/SERlIzKMOg #uspsoperationsanta#usps#USPSEmployee
The Space Force released the Guardian Spirit handbook providing guidance to Guardians on how to live the 4 Guardian values - Character, Commitment, Connection & Courage. Learn more below: 👇
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WANTED: We're offering up to a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest & conviction of suspect(s) who robbed a letter carrier near the intersection of Rhine and Flournoy Streets in San Francisco, CA on August 5, 2024. #USPIS#WantedWednesday
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WANTED: Do you have information? We’re offering up to a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest & conviction of suspect(s) who burglarized the New Haven, CT Post Office on October 7, 2024. #USPIS#WantedWednesday
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WANTED: We're offering up to a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest & conviction of suspect(s) who stole mail at 5550 N Braeswood Boulevard in Houston, TX on August 9, 2024. #USPIS#WantedWednesday
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Today, we proudly celebrate 77 years of the U.S. Air Force defending our nation with #Airpower Anytime, Anywhere! 🎂
Today also marks the 77th Birthday of the Air National Guard, one of the two reserve components of the U.S. Air Force: Always Ready, Always There.
Here's to many more years of protecting our nation!
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We will #NeverForget the 23 @NYPDnews heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11/2001:
Sergeant John G. Coughlin
@NYPDSpecialops Emergency Service Squad No. 4
Sergeant Michael S. Curtin
@NYPDSpecialops Emergency Service Squad No. 2
Today we will be at @virginia_tech for the Business Horizons Career Fair. Stop by our booth to learn about an exciting career in federal law enforcement! #USPIS#PamplinCareers#GoHokies