The Declaration of Independence
Independence Day which is also scaled July 4th and the Fourth of July, commemorates July 4, 1776, when America gained its independence its independence from this country.
What is England
The 13 red and white stripes on the flag represent the original colonies. Name the states that make up the original 13 colonies.
What are New York, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Delaware, Rhode Island, Maryland, and Connecticut
On the Fourth of July, the Liberty Bell rings this many times.
What is 13?
The Liberty Bell rings 13 times on Independence Day in honor of the 13 original colonies.
This man reportedly said, "I have not yet begun to fight.
Who is John Paul Jones?
John Paul Jones said this in response to a request to surrender during a Revolutionary War battle. John Paul Jones and his naval squad were victorious, and the quotation became legendary
Benjamin Franklin wanted this bird to be America's national bird instead of the bald eagle.
What is a turkey?
Benjamin Franklin advocated for the turkey to be our national bird because he felt it embodied more respectful and inspiring characteristics than the bald eagle.
The Declaration of Independence was signed on this date.
What is July 2, 1776
You might think that the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. However, it was actually signed two days earlier on July 2, 1776. We celebrate Independence Day on July 4 because that's the day the document was officially adopted.
This is the title of the national anthem of the United States.
What is the "Star-Spangled Banner"?
This word is misspelled on the Liberty Bell.
What is Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania is written "Pensylvania" on the Liberty Bell. However, at the time it was not spelled in error, as the state was frequently spelled this way (as well as the way it is now spelled).
This number of United States presidents have died on July 4th.
What is 3?
Three U.S. presidents have died on Independence Day: John Adams (1826), Thomas Jefferson (1826), and James Monroe (1831). Additionally, America's 30th president, Calvin Coolidge, was born on July 4, 1872.
This food is the most common food served at July 4th celebrations.
What are hot dogs?
Hot dogs are the most frequently consumed meal on America's birthday. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates that around 150 million hot dogs are eaten every Fourth of July!
This man wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
While many of the founding fathers contributed to the ideas articulated in the Declaration of Independence, it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the bulk of it.
The stars on the original American flag were arranged in this shape.
What is a circle
This is the inscription on the Liberty Bell.
What is, "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof."
This U.S. president became ill and later died after attending attending a July 4th celebration.
Who is President Zachary Taylor?
President Zachary Taylor contracted what was believed to be cholera after attending a July 4th part in 18850. He died five days later on July 9, 1850, after serving only 16 months in office.
True or False
When a flag touches the ground or gets dirty, it can no longer be used.
What is false?
Despite popular belief to the contrary, a soiled or damaged flag can be cleaned, repaired, and used again.
This number of delegates from the colonies signed the Declaration of Independence.
What is fifty-six?
Fifty-six delegates representing the people of the 13 original colonies voted on and signed the Declaration of Independence.
The 50th star was added for this state.
What is the state of Hawaii?
The 50th star was added on July 4, 1960. It represents the state of Hawaii, which became a state on August 21, 1959. The 49th star is for Alaska and was added on the previous Fourth of July after it became a state January 3, 1959.
This country gave America the Statue of Liberty.
What is France?
France presented a special gift of friendship - the Statue of Liberty - to the United States at a ceremony in Paris on July 4, 1881. It was shipped in multiple pieces to New York and arrived on June 17, 1885. The iconic statue soon became a symbol of freedom the world over.
This president disliked the Fourth of July holiday.
Who is John Adams?
John Adams believed that American independence should be celebrated on July 2nd instead of July 4th, as July 2nd was the day that the delegates voted to approve the Declaration of Independence.
There are this many American flags on the moon.
What is six?
Six American flags have been planted on the moon by various astronauts, including the first one left by Neil Armstrong.
You can see the actual Declaration of Independence in this building.
What is the National Archives?
The signed copy of the Declaration of Independence is located at the National Archives. A rough draft of the Declaration of Independence is housed at the Library of Congress.
This man designed the 50-star pattern for the American flag
Who is Bob Heft?
Bob Heft was born in Saginaw, Michigan. He designed the 50-star American flag that is in use today. He also created a 51-star flag that could be used if another territory ever becomes a 51st state. Amazingly, when Heft created his design for the flag he was in high school- and his teacher gave him a B- on the project!
This is the correct way to hold the American flag.
What is folded into a triangular shape?
George Washington became the first president of the United States in this year.
When is 1789?
Independence Day became a federal holiday in the United States in these year.
When is 1870?
The Fourth of July became a federal holiday in 1870. However, it was approximately 70 years before it became a paid holiday for federal workers.