{"id":2623008,"date":"2026-07-02T18:54:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T22:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boyle-brings-congress-back-to-where-it-all-began-for-250th-anniversary\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T18:55:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T22:55:10","slug":"boyle-brings-congress-back-to-where-it-all-began-for-250th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boyle-brings-congress-back-to-where-it-all-began-for-250th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Boyle brings Congress back to &#8220;where it all began&#8221; for 250th anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fboyle-brings-congress-back-to-where-it-all-began-for-250th-anniversary%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2623008&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Members of Congress gathered at Independence Hall in philadelphia to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.The event highlighted the historical significance of the location where the Second Continental congress supported American independence in 1776.Congressman Brendan Boyle, who organized the event, emphasized the ongoing American struggle for liberty and equality, calling on colleagues to reaffirm their dedication to the nation&#8217;s founding ideals. Notable attendees included House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, Rep. Robert Aderholt, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. The assembly underscored the enduring spirit of America, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-judge-gives-final-approval-to-6-million-discrimination-lawsuit-against-cfpb\/\" title=\" million discrimination lawsuit against CFPB approved by federal judge\">acknowledging past challenges<\/a> while inspiring continued progress toward the country\u2019s foundational principles.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Members of Congress gathered Thursday at Independence Hall in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/philadelphia\/\">Philadelphia<\/a> to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bipartisan group of lawmakers <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7.com\/post\/members-congress-meet-independence-hall-philadelphia-celebrate-americas-250th-birthday\/19436613\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/abc7.com\/post\/members-congress-meet-independence-hall-philadelphia-celebrate-americas-250th-birthday\/19436613\/\">gathered at Independence Hall<\/a> specifically on this day because it marked the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress\u2019s vote in support of American independence in 1776 in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4633986\/sheridan-gorman-parents-pramila-jayapal-sorry-but-disrespectful\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Sheridan Gorman\u2019s parents: Pramila Jayapal\u2019s \u2018sorry but\u2019 was disrespectful<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4631684\/massie-resolution-uss-liberty-israel\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Massie enters resolution to honor 34 killed in 1967 USS Liberty incident<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4631878\/house-taxpayer-sexual-misconduct-settlements\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>House votes to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >disclose members\u2019 taxpayer-funded sexual misconduct settlements<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two days later, the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/declaration-of-independence\/\">Declaration of Independence<\/a> was signed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3092506\/house-democrat-secret-service-director-resign\/\">Brendan Boyle<\/a> (D-PA), whose district includes Philadelphia, spearheaded the event. For two years, Boyle aimed to bring a bipartisan group of members of Congress to the room \u201cwhere it all began.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through his opening remarks, Boyle used the nation\u2019s founding to illustrate that even when the nation is divided, there is a path forward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMany of the voices raised in doubt centuries ago served to strengthen and improve the decisions finally made,\u201d Boyle said. \u201cThe American adventure is a continuing process. As one milestone is passed, another is sighted. As we achieve one goal, we raise our sights.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the lawmakers in attendance were House Minority Leader <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hakeem-jeffries\/\">Hakeem Jeffries<\/a> (D-NY), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL). The members of Congress did not dress festively in historic attire for the event, sporting the same suits they would wear if they were on Capitol Hill.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boyle discussed in his remarks that since the founders signed the Declaration of Independence, generations of Americans have continued to fight for the freedoms they laid out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe work that began here in Philadelphia did not end here in 1776,\u201d Boyle said. \u201cThe promise of this country had to be fought for by generations of Americans who refused to accept that liberty and equality belong only to some. That struggle is not separate from the American story, it is the American story.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of Boyle\u2019s remarks, he called on all of his colleagues to \u201crededicate\u201d themselves to the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat makes us this country, what makes us exceptional, is that for 250 years, Americans have kept fighting to bring this nation closer to its founding ideals,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Josh-Shapiro\/\">Josh Shapiro<\/a> (D-PA) also attended the event and used his remarks to highlight Philadelphia\u2019s role as the nation\u2019s birthplace and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-legislation-to-avoid-a-nationwide-rail-strike-bernie-sanders-intends-to-block-it\/\" title=\"House Passes Legislation To Avoid A Nationwide Rail Strike. Bernie Sanders Intends To Block It.\">thanked members<\/a> of Congress for attending. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs we gather here ahead of the 250th anniversary of our independence, I want to thank each and every one of you for taking up the baton handed down from generations before you and now doing the hard work to carry it forward,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shapiro said that after 250 years, the \u201csun continues to rise\u201d on the country. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4631515\/mccormick-pennsylvania-state-fair-booth-overruling-shapiro\/\"><strong>MCCORMICK SHOWS OFF PENNSYLVANIA\u2019S STATE FAIR BOOTH IN NEW VIDEO AFTER OVERRULING SHAPIRO<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTo be sure, there are challenges we face and warnings on the horizon,\u201d Shapiro said. \u201cBut the spirit of America has endured over the last 2 1\/2 centuries, and it is my hope that this body, that the Congress of the United States, takes inspiration from the example set by our founders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTo debate in earnest, to work through our differences, but to always remember we are united as Americans,\u201d Shapiro added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congress honors 250th Independence anniversary at Philadelphia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3984,"featured_media":2623009,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AP26140062376256.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[48191,33729,82120,4402,82121],"class_list":["post-2623008","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-250th-anniversary","tag-american-history","tag-boyle","tag-congress","tag-historical-celebration"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AP26140062376256.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2623008","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2623008"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2623008\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2623012,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2623008\/revisions\/2623012"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2623009"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2623008"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2623008"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2623008"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}