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paragraph 2 has a spelling error in:

"py" passing the lee amendment

should be corrected to "by" Brianthunders (talk) 16:20, 3 July 2022 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Done Peaceray (talk) 17:52, 3 July 2022 (UTC)Reply[reply]

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Just to add some additional things? Exospaceman (talk) 16:06, 4 July 2022 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. MadGuy7023 (talk) 16:13, 4 July 2022 (UTC)Reply[reply]

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“In 1938, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday.[22]” This is factually incorrect, the above occurred in 1941. Look up, https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/independence-day/amp/

Also look up, https://rebberesponsa.app/letters/5751/23674 Siata dishmaya (talk) 23:45, 4 July 2022 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Not done: Nope, it was 1938, the source you list is incorrect, the law is easily findable. Even Time magazine agrees, 1938. Fbifriday (talk) 08:03, 10 July 2022 (UTC)Reply[reply]