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Rejecting the Olive Branch Petition, King George III branded the American colonies as traitors—closing the door on reconciliation and pushing the revolution into full motion. #Countdown2Freedom

Rep. Nathaniel Moran Pushes for Rural Weather Radar, Calls for Epstein Transparency, and Stronger Congress

The Second Continental Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General—establishing a vital communication lifeline for a nation on the brink of revolution. #Countdown2Freedom

Before the Declaration of Independence, there was the Declaration of Necessity. On July 6, 1775, the Continental Congress laid out the moral and constitutional case for resisting British tyranny—not for conquest, but for liberty. In this episode of the Countdown to Freedom, Congressman Nathaniel Moran explores how Jefferson and Dickinson's powerful words marked the moment America chose to fight not out of rage, but out of resolve—to live free rather than submit to voluntary slavery.

Before the Declaration of Independence, there were orders—General Orders. On July 4, 1775, George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army and issued his first directive, forging discipline from chaos and laying the foundation for American military strength. Join Congressman Nathaniel Moran as we kick off the Countdown to Freedom with the moment America first stood up to fight for liberty—exactly one year before independence was declared.