People
Who ruled England when the colonies established independence?
King George III
Which city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration?
Philadelphia (1777)
How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on each Independence Day?
13 times
How many signatures are on the Declaration of Independence?
56
Where was the Declaration of Independence stored during WWII?
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Who was president during the first 4th of July celebration held at the White House?
Thomas Jefferson (1801)
What is the location of the nation's oldest 4th of July parade?
Bristol, Rhode Island
What year did the 4th of July become a NATIONAL holiday?
1870
How many people who signed the Declaration of Indendence also signed the Constitution?
Six
(Franklin, Sherman, Read, Wilson, Morris, Clymer)
The Sons of Liberty
Which president was born on the 4th of July?
Calvin Coolidge (1872)
Which state was first to declare the 4th of July a state holiday?
Massachusetts
How many hot dogs are eaten on the 4th of July? (According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council)
150 million
Who has the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence?
Alexander Hamilton died in a dual with who?
Aaron Burr
Which three presidents died on the 4th of July?
Adama (1826)
Jefferson (1826)
Monroe (1831)
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest has happened every 4th of July since 1972. Where does this competition take place?
Coney Island, NY
How much did Americans spend on fireworks in 2023? (According to the American Pyrotechnics Association)
$2.3 billion
Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Where were the first battles of the American Revolution?
Lexington & Concord (MA)
How many people lived in the colonies when they gained independence?
2.5 million
Where is the largest fireworks display in the USA?
New York City (Macy's celebration)
How many sections are in the Declaration of Independence?
Five
Who was the youngest person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Edward Rutledge (26 years old)
Who led the continental army during the revolution?
George Washington