"General Gates, I offer you my sword. The British forces surrender. The battle is lost."

"Your surrender marks a turning point, General Burgoyne. The American cause grows stronger today."

"This victory will echo across the colonies. We’ve proven we can stand against the might of the British."

"On behalf of General Cornwallis, I surrender the British forces. The war is lost."

"This day marks the end of British rule over the colonies. Our independence is secured."

"Together, we have won freedom for America. A new nation is born."

"After years of fighting, it's hard to believe we’ve finally done it. The British are defeated, and freedom is ours!"

"Today, we sign not just a treaty, but the birth of a free nation. The United States of America is officially recognized."

"From the battlefield to this table, we have secured the future of our people."

John Adams: "This document confirms what we have fought for: independence, sovereignty, and the rights of a new nation."