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This resolution commemorates the historical significance of the City of York, Pennsylvania, by designating November 15, 2025, as "Articles of Confederation Day" and recognizing the city's critical role during the American Revolution. The resolution highlights that the Continental Congress, fleeing from British troops, took refuge in York from September 30, 1777, to June 27, 1778, and adopted the Articles of Confederation in the York County Courthouse on November 15, 1777. These Articles served as the first constitution uniting the 13 colonies and guided the national government until the U.S. Constitution was enacted in 1789. The resolution also notes that during their time in York, the Continental Congress ratified important treaties with France on May 4, 1778, which marked the first official foreign recognition of the United States as an independent country and helped secure a patriot victory in the American Revolution. By designating this specific date in 2025, which marks the 248th anniversary of the Articles of Confederation's adoption, the resolution aims to honor York's significant contributions to the founding of the nation.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr342