4th of July
Where was the first celebration of Independence Day held?
Philadelphia in 1777
Which American president was born on July 4th?
Calvin Coolidge, born on July 4, 1872
Every July 4th, what food is most commonly consumed?
Hot Dogs
Every July 4th, how many hot dogs are consumed?
150 Million
In what year were fireworks first used to celebrate the Fourth of July?
1777
Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
13
Which president of the United States was the first to host a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
Thomas Jefferson in 1801
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States of America?
The Star-Spangled Banner
On the Declaration of Independence, who had the largest signature?
John Hancock
During World War II, where was the Declaration of Independence stored?
Fort Knox
What was the name of the newspaper that published the Declaration of Independence?
The Pennsylvania Evening Post
How many Stars and Stripes does the US flag have?
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
The people of France, to commemorate 100 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and celebrate a friendship between France and the United States.
Which two presidents of the United States died on July 4th of the same year?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Which country declared independence from the United States on July 4, 1960?
Phillipines
The Fourth of July commemorates which document?
The Declaration of Independence
What is the location of the nation’s oldest Fourth of July parade?
Bristol, Rhode Island
What was The Statue of Liberty's official name?
Liberty Enlightening the World
Why did American colonists dump tea into the harbor during the Boston Tea Party?
As a way to protest British rule over them, including "taxation without representation."
On July 4th, which classic children's book was published?
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was published on July 4, 1865.
What is the proper way to fold the American flag?
In a triangular shape, with specific ritual and etiquette
What was the total number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
Where is the Liberty Bell currently located?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What was the estimated population of the United States on July 4, 1776?
2.5 Million People
Who is the author of the Pledge of Allegiance?