History
What is America's national bird?
Bald Eagle
A typical 4th of July parade lasts how long?
1.5-2 hours
NOTE: This average depends on the size of the town, so smaller towns may only last 45 minutes, while large towns are closer to 2.5 hours.
What do the 13 stripes & 50 stars on the American flag represent?
13 stripes = original colonies
50 stars = 50 states
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States of America?
The Star-Spangled Banner
The 4th of July commemorates which document?
The Declaration of Independence
The United States officially declared its independence from Great Britain on what date (Month/Date/Year)?
July 4th, 1776
On average, how many adult drinks will be drank on the 4th of July?
1.6 billion adult beverages
How many American flags have been placed on the moon?
6
Name the below song:
"I hopped off the plane at LAX
With a dream and my cardigan
Welcome to the land of fame excess (whoa)
Am I gonna fit in? "
Party in the U.S.A by Miley Cyrus
Where was the first celebration of Independence Day held?
Philadelphia in 1777
The British sang what song to make fun of backwoods Americans?
Yankee Doodle
On average, how many burgers are eaten on the 4th of July?
375 million
Fill in the blank:
The stars on the original American flag were in a "BlANK" so all the colonies would appear equal.
Circle
Name the below song:
"And I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me "
God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood
What was the total number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
What year was the 4th of July declared a national holiday?
1870
On average, how much do Americans spend on fireworks each year?
2.95 billion
For a military funeral, how many times is the flag folded into a tight triangle?
13 precise folds
Name the below song:
"American girls and American guys
We'll always stand up and salute
We'll always recognize
When we see Old Glory flying
There's a lot of men dead
So we can sleep in peace at night when we lay down our head "
Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American) by Toby Keith
Which president of the United States was the first to host a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
Thomas Jefferson in 1801
Who sewed the first American flag in 1776 after meeting with George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross?
Betsy Ross
On average, how many hot dogs are eaten on the 4th of July?
150 million
The red/white/blue colors were chosen for a reason. What do the colors on the American flag symbolize?
Drawing on the symbolism of the Great Seal, red stands for hardiness and valor, white for purity and innocence, and blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
"R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." was originally written and sung by who?
John Mellencamp
Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States and what was the Statue of Liberty’s official name?
The people of France.
Offical name = "Liberty Enlightening the World"