Independence Day Celebrations
Where was the first celebration of Independence Day held?
Philadelphia
What is the proper way to fold the American flag?
In a triangular shape
What is considered to be the "classic American dessert" and is commonly eaten on the 4th of July?
Apple pie
What was the name of the newspaper that published the Declaration of Independence?
The Pennsylvania Evening Post
Who is the author of the Pledge of Allegiance?
Francis Bellamy
What is the location of the nation’s oldest Fourth of July parade?
Bristol, Rhode Island
How many Stars and Stripes does the US flag have?
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
Every July 4th, what food is most commonly consumed?
During World War II, where did the Declaration of Independence get stored?
Fort Knox
Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
13
How much money do Americans spend on fireworks for the 4th of July each year?
A. 1 million
B. 500 million
C. 1 billion
D. 1.5 billion
C. 1 billion
Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
Every July 4th, how many hot dogs are consumed?
A. 1 million
B. 150 million
C. 500 million
D. 1 billion
B. 150 million
What was the total number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence?
A. 23
B. 34
C. 41
D. 56
D. 56
Which country declared independence from the United States on July 4, 1960?
Philippines
Which president of the United States was the first to host a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
Thomas Jefferson
Who is credited with sewing the first American flag?
Betsy Ross
What was the estimated population of the United States on July 4, 1776?
A. 1.5 million
B. 2 million
C. 2.5 million
D. 3 million
C. 2.5 million people
On the Declaration of Independence, who had the largest signature?
John Hancock
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States of America?
Star-Spangled Banner
In what year were fireworks first used to celebrate the Fourth of July?
1777
What was The Statue of Liberty’s official name?
Liberty Enlightening the World
Which American president was born on July 4th?
Calvin Coolidge
How many copies of the original Declaration of Independence still exist today?
A. 1
B. 13
C. 19
D. 26
D. 26
Which two presidents of the United States died on July 4th of the same year?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson