# The Battle for Sullivan's Island - NASA Science

> As Thomas Jefferson and the Committee of Five presented their first draft of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia on June 28, 1776, several British warships and thousands of troops were massing around…

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- **Published:** 2026-06-26
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #nasa #island #battle #sullivan #british #charleston #june #science
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