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Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
13
In what year did the United States declare independence?
1776
The Fourth of July commemorates which document?
The Declaration of Independence
Every July 4th, what food is most commonly consumed?
Hot Dogs
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States of America?
The Star-Spangled Banner
From which country did America declare independence?
Great Britain (also acceptable: England, Britain, the United Kingdom)
Which 4th of July-themed movie stars Bill Pullman as the President of the United States?
Independence Day (1996)
What is the nickname for the American flag?
Old Glory
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest has happened on each Independence Day since 1972. Where does the competition take place?
Coney Island, New York
What bird is the national symbol of the United States?
Bald Eagle
Who was the oldest person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin, at age 70
In what year were fireworks first used to celebrate the Fourth of July?
1777
What sport is often associated with Independence Day?
Baseball
The saying goes, 'as American as apple pie.' Which is the most commonly used apple for this delicious dessert?
Granny Smith
What is the national flower of the United States?
Rose
On the Declaration of Independence, who had the largest signature?
John Hancock
Which president of the United States was the first to host a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
Thomas Jefferson in 1801
How many stars and stripes does the U.S. flag have?
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
What war was taking place when the Declaration of Independence was adopted?
The American Revolutionary War.
What country gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a gift?
France
What was the name of the newspaper that published the Declaration of Independence?
The Pennsylvania Evening Post
Which American president was born on July 4th?
Calvin Coolidge, born on July 4, 1872
The phrase “E Pluribus Unum” appears on the Great Seal of the United States. What does it mean?
Out of many, one
What explorer is America named after?
Amerigo Vespucci
What was The Statue of Liberty’s official name?
Liberty Enlightening the World