What date was fixed to be a day of fasting and prayer by Thomas Jefferson?

1 June, 1774

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2 June, 1774

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The correct option is A 1 June, 1774
John Adams, Sam Adams, Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson were some of prominent members of the Congress.
In May 1774, Thomas Jefferson made an announcement at the Virginia Assembly. He declared that June 1, 1774 should be observed as a day of fasting and prayer.

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