Presidential Trivia
This U.S. president is the first and only independent candidate ever elected to office?
George Washington
Which city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4, 1777?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A symbol of the country and represents the values and principles of the nation. It consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, representing the original thirteen colonies, and fifty white stars on a blue field, representing the fifty states of the United States.
The United States Flag
What is the most popular meat to throw on the grill on Independence Day
Burgers (favored by 85% of Americans)
What was the first year fireworks were used to celebrate the Fourth of July in the United States?
1777, during the very first anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
Who is the only president to serve longer than two four-year terms?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was the first state to declare the 4th of July a state holiday?
Massachusetts
Which country gave us the Statue of Liberty?
France
Which two fruits, traditionally forming the colors of the American flag, are most popular in July 4th desserts like flag cakes and trifles?
Strawberries and Blueberries
What is the largest 4th of July fireworks display in the U.S.?
The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration in New York City
Who is the youngest president elected to the office?
John F. Kennedy
What is the name of the man who made a midnight ride to Lexington, Massachusetts, to warn residents the British were coming?
Paul Revere
We all know the bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. What other bird did Benjamin Franklin once jokingly say would be a more fitting national symbol?
The Turkey
Which famous New York landmark hosts the annual July 4th hot dog eating contest?
Coney Island
Which country is credited with inventing fireworks?
China. They were accidentally invented over 2,000 years ago by a cook who mixed sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate
After completing his time in office, which U.S. president picked up painting portraits of world leaders and heroes as a hobby?
George W. Bush
On which day was the Declaration of Independence actually signed?
August 2nd, 1776
How tall is the Washington Monument in Washington, DC?
555 ft
Roughly what percentage of the total national beer consumption happens over the 4th of July weekend?
About 5% of all national consumption occurs during the holiday.
According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, how much do Americans spend on fireworks each year?
$2.8 billion
Who was the first president born in a hospital?
Jimmy Carter (In 1924)
Who was the youngest person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Edward Rutledge, who was 26 years old
In the early 1900s, several influential Americans planned a new memorial overlooking the New York Harbor, near the Statue of Liberty. It was never finished. What group was the monument supposed to commemorate?
Native Americans
Approximately how many hot dogs do Americans consume on the 4th of July alone?
150 million hot dogs, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.
Which Founding Father accurately predicted that fireworks would become a staple of Independence Day celebrations?
John Adams. In a letter to his wife Abigail, he stated the holiday should be celebrated with "pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations