4th of July Fun
In 1782 this bird was designated as our national symbol.
A) The Wild Turkey
B) The Bald Eagle
C) The White Eagle
B) The Bald Eagle
While the Bald Eagle has graced the Great Seal since 1782, it wasn't designated as the official national bird by Congress until late December 2024. Throughout the original 1782 debates, very few feathered options were seriously weighed alongside the Bald Eagle
Americans will consume 375 million of these on July 4th.
A) Hamburgers
B) Hot Dogs
C) Beers
D) Potato Salad
A) Hamburgers
Americans will consume approximately 375 million hamburgers on the 4th of July.
For comparison, Americans also eat an estimated 150 million hot dogs on the same day. Both are staples for Independence Day, with shoppers spending a record-breaking $9.4 billion on food for July 4th cookouts.
What date was the 50th star added to the United States Flag?
A) July 4, 1970
B) July 4, 1960
C) July 4, 1980
D) July 4, 1950
B) July 4, 1960
The 50th star was officially added to the United States flag on July 4, 1960, following Hawaii's admission as the 50th state on August 21, 1959.
The addition of the star marked the 27th official modification of the U.S. flag since 1777. Interestingly, the modern design we know today—with 50 stars arranged in alternating rows of six and five—was originally designed by a 17-year-old high school student from Ohio named Robert G. Heft as a class project in 1958.
What year did the 4th of July become a national holiday?
A) 1776
B) 1850
C) 1870
D) 1999
C) 1870
The 4th of July first became an unpaid federal holiday in 1870, and was later upgraded to a paid federal holiday for all federal employees in 1938.
What country produces the most amount of fireworks?
A) The Netherlands
B) Spain
C) Poland
D) China
D) China
China produces the vast majority of the world's fireworks, accounting for roughly 90% of global manufacturing and producing hundreds of thousands of metric tons annually. The bulk of this production is centered in the city of Liuyang, in the central Hunan province, which is widely considered the "fireworks capital" of the world. The United States is by far the largest consumer and importer of fireworks, with roughly 98% of its imported consumer fireworks coming directly from China.
What Marvel superhero wears stars and stripes?
A) Captain Marvel
B) Captain America
C) Red Guardian
B) Captain America
Captain America is the most famous Marvel superhero who wears a stars-and-stripes costume. Draped in a red, white, and blue suit featuring a prominent star on his chest, the mantle of Captain America has been worn by Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, and Bucky Barnes.
Where is the National Hot Dog Eating Contest held every July 4th?
A) Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York
B) Jersey Shore, Seaside Heights, New Jersey
C) Manhattan, New York City, New York
A) Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York
The National Hot Dog Eating Contest is held annually on July 4th at the original Nathan's Famous restaurant flagship location on the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York.
What former president's daughter was born on the 4th of July?
A) Bill Clinton
B) George W. Bush
C) Barack Obama
D) Ronald Reagan
C) Barack Obama
Malia Obama, the eldest daughter of former President Barack Obama, was born on July 4, 1998.
B) 13
The United States flag has 13 horizontal stripes. They alternate between seven red and six white stripes, and represent the 13 original colonies that declared independence from Great Britain.
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
A) 50
B) 52
C) 56
D) 60
C) 56
A total of 56 delegates to the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence.
While the Continental Congress adopted the document on July 4, 1776, most of the delegates signed the engrossed parchment on August 2, 1776. Because of travel times and other delegates joining Congress later, the signatures were collected over several months.
What is the name of the US National Anthem?
A) America the Beautiful
B) My Country Tis of Thee
C) The Star-Spangled Banner
D) Yankee Doodle
C) The Star-Spangled Banner
"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the official national anthem of the United States. Written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 after witnessing the successful defense of Fort McHenry, it was officially adopted by Congress in 1931. Only the first verse is typically sung at public events.
What fruit is the most popular choice served on the 4th of July?
A) Strawberries
B) Apples
C) Peaches
D) Watermelon
D) Watermelon
Watermelon is the undisputed king of 4th of July fruits. It is iconic for its refreshing taste and hydrating qualities during hot summer gatherings. Additionally, strawberries and blueberries are highly popular for their natural "red, white, and blue" color scheme, making them go-to choices for festive fruit salads and flag-themed platters.
What is the number of presidents that have died on the 4th of July?
A) One
B) Three
C) Five
D) None
B) Three
A total of three U.S. presidents have died on the 4th of July: John Adams, July 4, 1826 at the age of 90. Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1826 at the age of 83. James Monroe, July 4, 1831 at the age of 73.
Who made the first United States flag?
A) Francis Hopkinson
B) Rebecca Young
C) Mary Pickersgill
D) Betsy Ross
D) Betsy Ross
The true identity of the person who made the first United States flag remains a mystery. While popular legend credits Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross with sewing the first flag in 1776, historians find this story unsupported by evidence, as the claim only emerged nearly a century later.
True or False:
The Walt Disney Company is the largest consumer of fireworks in the world.
True!
The Walt Disney Company is widely known as the largest consumer of fireworks in the world.
The company spends an estimated $50 million or more annually on pyrotechnics and lighting across its global resorts.
Fun Facts:
Disney is also the second-largest purchaser of explosive devices in the world, right behind the U.S. Department of Defense. To improve show accuracy and reduce pollution, Disney pioneered the use of compressed air (instead of traditional black powder) to launch its fireworks.
What was the first state to make July 4th an official holiday?
A) Massachusetts
B) New York
C) Virginia
D) Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Massachusetts was the first state to make July 4th an official state holiday, passing the legislation on July 3, 1781. Several months before the pivotal victory at the Battle of Yorktown, the Massachusetts General Court recognized the date to officially celebrate the independence of the United States.
People most commonly will use this to cook food on the 4th of July.
A) Smoker
B) Oven
C) BBQ Grill
D) Microwave
C) BBQ Grill
People most commonly use a gas grill or charcoal grill to cook traditional 4th of July foods like hamburgers, hot dogs, and barbecue ribs.
What is the number of presidents born on the 4th of July?
A) None
B) One
C) Two
D) Three
B) One
Exactly 1 U.S. president was born on the 4th of July: Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president of the United States.
Born on July 4, 1872, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, Coolidge holds the unique distinction of being the only chief executive to share his birthdate with Independence Day.
How many stars are there on the United States Flag?
A) 13
B) 25
C) 50
D) 100
C) 50
The United States flag features 50 white stars, with each star representing one of the 50 U.S. states.
What is the most popular outdoor treat on the 4th of July?
A) Ice Cream
B) S'mores
C) Fruit Cobblers
D) Patriotic berry skewers
E) All of the Above
E) All of the Above
While hot dogs and burgers rule the main course, ice cream and s’mores are the most popular outdoor treats on the 4th of July. Cool, refreshing desserts—including fruit-forward cobblers and patriotic berry skewers—are also staple favorites during summer backyard celebrations.
Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
A) 50
B) 13
C) 25
D) 1
B) 13 times
The Liberty Bell is actually never rung on Independence Day because it is too fragile to sustain damage. Instead, as part of the nationwide "Let Freedom Ring" event in Philadelphia, it is symbolically tapped 13 times by descendants of the signers of the Declaration of Independence to honor the original 13 colonies.
What are the most common food dye colors bought around 4th of july?
A) Red, white and purple
B) Red, white and green
C) Blue, white and purple
D) Red, white and blue
D) Red, White and Blue!
The most common food dye colors bought around the 4th of July are Red and Blue. Shoppers purchase these to make patriotic red, white, and blue desserts like dyed cakes, cookies, and layered treats.
Who said said "Give me liberty or give me death."?
A) Patrick Henry
B) George Washington
C) Benjamin Franklin
D) Thomas Jefferson
A) Patrick Henry
American politician and orator Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty, or give me death!" He delivered the famous line on March 23, 1775, during a speech at the Second Virginia Convention in Richmond, Virginia. His impassioned words successfully convinced the convention to send Virginian troops to fight in the Revolutionary War.
What country gave the United States the Statue of Libery?
A) England
B) France
C) Germany
D) Spain
B) France
The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the United States by the people of France. The monument was given to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence and to celebrate the alliance between France and the U.S. during the American Revolution. The completed statue was officially dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, with its internal iron framework engineered by Gustave Eiffel.
On the Declaration of Independence, who had the largest signature?
A) Benjamin Franklin
B) John Hancock
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) John Adams
B) John Hancock
The biggest signature on the Declaration of Independence belongs to John Hancock. As President of the Second Continental Congress, his large, flamboyant script sits directly in the center of the document. His signature was so prominent that his name has since become an informal American synonym for a person's signature.