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2.5 Million

In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation.

July 01, 2010 •

Andy Kim

In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation.

Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.

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