4th of July Facts
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
What are the three colors of the American flag?
Red,White and Blue
What holiday is celebrated with fireworks on July 4th?
Independence Day
Who was the first U.S. President?
George Washington
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Which month was the Declaration of Independence actually approved?
July
What animal symbolizes the United States?
Bald Eagle
What kind of food is often eaten on the 4th of July?
Hot dogs, burgers, BBQ
What was the first U.S. state?
Delaware
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution�
James Madison
Which U.S. city hosted the signing of the Declaration?
Philadelphia
What does the 50 stars on the flag represent?
The 50 states
What popular music is often played during fireworks shows?
Patriotic songs (e.g. “The Star-Spangled Bannerâ€)
Who was the first man to walk on the moon (American)?
Neil Armstrong
Which Founding Father was also a famous inventor?
Benjamin Franklin
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What famous statue was a gift from France?
The Statue of Liberty
What city hosts one of the biggest fireworks shows in the U.S.?
New York City
Who was the first African-American president?
Barack Obama
Who said “Give me liberty or give me death”?
Patrick Henry
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
What do the 13 stripes on the flag represent?
The original 13 colonies
Which president made Independence Day a federal holiday?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was the first war the U.S. fought as a country?
The Revolutionary War
Which two Founding Fathers died on July 4, 1826?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams