Weird Facts
Which president worked to save football from being banned in the United States?
Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), 26th President.
Americans spend over $BLANK billion on fireworks every year.
$1 Billion
According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, the numbers continue to go up every year. The biggest celebration is the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show, which takes over 8,000 hours to prepare!
about how many hotdogs are consumed per year (Hint: in the millions)
150 mil
Who designed the American Flag
Francis Hopkins
The Liberty Bell rings BLANK times every Independence Day
13 to honor the 13 original states.
Which president was the first to be sworn in by his nickname?
Jimmy Carter (1924- ), 39th President.
The "Safe and Sane Movement" is in response to what?
Heavy drinking and injuries accompanying holiday traditions
The saying goes, 'as American as apple pie.' Which is the most commonly used apple for this delicious dessert?
Granny Smith
When did the star spangled banner become the national anthem
1931
The very first 4th of July fireworks show took place where in 1777.
Philadelphia
Who was the only man to be elected twice as U.S. Vice President and twice as President of the United States?
Richard Nixon (1913-1994), 37th President.
Americans spend approximately how much on food for the 4th of July
$10 billion according to WalletHub
What is a traditional ice cream truck treat that is red, white, and blue?
Firecracker
The American flag's traditional triangle fold is meant to evoke what
A Three cornered Hat, this style of hat was worn by George Washington during the Revolutionary War
What sport is always playing on the 4th of July
Baseball
Which president served in Congress after his time in office and suffered a fatal stroke on the floor of the House Chamber?
John Quincy Adams (1767-1848), 6th President.
About 50 million Americans travel more than how many miles from home for the holiday weekend
50 miles - that's a new record
Every 4th of July, Nathan's Hot Dog holds an eating contest. Where does it take place?
Coney Island
An estimated BLANK million people lived in the nation in July 1776.
2.5
who says "You look like the 4th of July, makes me want a hot dog real bad"
Jennifer Coolidge in Legally Blonde 2
Which president has long been labeled a self-proclaimed lover of pickles based on a quote falsely attributed to him?
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), 3rd President.
Where is the oldest continuously running 4th of July parade
Bristol, Rhode Island
What is the most popular 4th of July Side Dish
potato Salad
Three presidents who signed the Declaration of Independence died on July 4. Who are they. (2/3 wins points)
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826 — on the 50th anniversary of the country's independence. James Monroe died five years later on July 4, 1831.
How many versions of the American Flag was there between 1777 and 1960
27