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Which superhero famously wears a red, white, and blue uniform?
Captain America
What is the most commonly consumed food on the 4th of July?
Hot dogs
Who sewed the first American flag?
Betsy Ross
On the declaration of independence, who had the largest signature?
John Hancock
Where is the largest 4th of July fireworks display in the US?
New York
What 1996 blockbuster movie features aliens attacking Earth on July 4th?
Independence day
What dessert is considered the most “American” of them all?
Apple Pie
What president was born on July 4, 1872?
Calvin Coolidge
Who was the oldest person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
Which country invented fireworks?
China
What movie about stealing the Declaration of Independence became a cult favorite?
National treasure
How many hot dogs are consumed on July 4th?
~150 million
Which POTUS was the first to host a 4th of July celebration at the white house?
Thomas Jefferson
How many sections are in the declaration of independence?
5
What is the location of the nation’s oldest 4th of July parade?
Bristol, Rhode Island
Which Lee Greenwood song is a Fourth of July staple?
God Bless the U.S.A.
Where is Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating contest held every July 4th?
Coney Island
Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?
Francis Bellamy
How many people signed the declaration of independence?
56
What year did 4th of July become a federal holiday?
1870
Which classic children’s book was published on July 4th?
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
How many hotdogs can a top competitive eater consume in 10 minutes?
>70
Which 3 presidents died on July 4th?
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe
True or false. The declaration of Independence was NOT signed on the 4th of July.
True
How much to Americans spend on fireworks each year?
$2.5 to 3 billion