PHILADELPHIA, PA - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. To mark 250 years since the Second Continental Congress voted for American independence on July 2nd, 1776, Boyle convened a historic ceremonial gathering of Congress at Independence Hall in his district.

"Two hundred fifty years ago, Philadelphia was home to one of the most significant events in human history," said Congressman Boyle. "Our city gave birth to the United States of America and to the declaration that all people are created equal. For two and a half centuries, generations of Americans have fought to make that promise of liberty and equality real for every American. On this anniversary, let us come together as Americans to live up to the promise of the greatest nation on earth - and give our children an America that is freer, fairer, and stronger than the one we inherited."

Boyle worked for years to bring the United States Congress back to Philadelphia for America's semiquincentennial celebration. A video of Boyle's remarks at Independence Hall on July 2nd can be viewed here. A recording of the full event is available here.

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