RATIFICATION DAY – January 14
Sat Jan 14th

Ratification Day

On January 14th, Ratification Day is annually commemorates the act that officially ended the American Revolution. By the Confederation Congress, the day commemorates the ratification of the Treaty of Paris on January 14, 1784, at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Maryland.

The British and the Americans agreed to a cease-fire after the Declaration of Independence was signed nearly eight years ago, almost eight years ago, before the British and the Americans agreed to a cease-fire. The United Kingdom recognised the United Kingdom as a sovereign entity under the Treaty of Paris. It is the most enduring premise of the treaty. The treaty also outlined boundaries, specifically the Northwest Territory, which included Ohio and Indiana and Illinois' rich prairie land. The treaty also included Michigan, Wisconsin, and portions of Minnesota w. Several of the nation's founding fathers, including John Adams, John Jay, and Benjamin Franklin, negotiated the peace treaty.

  • "the cessation of arms" against Great Britain was declared by the Confederation Congress on April 11, 1783, "the cessation of arms" against Great Britain
  • The preliminary articles of peace were approved by Congress on April 15, 1783
  • On January 14, 1784, the Confederation Congress approved the Treaty of Paris

How to celebrate #ratificationday.

Learn more about the Treaty of Paris.

  • Visiting the Maryland State House on a visit to the Maryland State House
  • Learn more about the Treaty of Paris
  • Visit the Library Congress. Visit the Library Congress. Visit the Library Congress. Congress is a republic in the United States

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History has ratification day in the United States

Ratification Day is commemorated on the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The State House in Annapolis, Maryland, hosts a ceremony commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Paris each year. The Old Senate Chamber has been updated and preserved just as it was at the time of its signing. The State House also raises a flag displaying the signature at the signing of the Treaty of Paris every January 14th. The flag's design features twelve stars forming a circle with one star in the center.

Ratification FAQ

Q. Who negotiated the Treaty of Paris in 1783? During negotiations, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams represented the US during negotiations. Richard Oswarld, a British politician, represented Great Britain. Franklin, Jay, and Adams, as well as British statesman David Hartley, signed the treaty.

How long did talks between Britain and the US take? Q. How long did negotiations take between Britain and the US take?

A. Peace negotiations began in April 1782. A. Peace talks began in April 1782. With the signing of the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783, the Revolutionary War officially ended. Nevertheless, the Continental Congress did not approve the treaty until January 14, 1784.