Celebration
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest has happened on each Independence Day since 1972. Where does the competition take place?
Coney Island, New York
What saying, associated with the British taxing the Colonies, is often referred to as a pillar in the American Revolution?
“No taxation without representation”
Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which six men are considered the core Founding Fathers of America?
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton
What was The Statue of Liberty's official name?
Liberty Enlightening the World
According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, how much did Americans spend on fireworks in 2023?
$2.3 Billion
What was the start date of the Revolutionary War?
April 19, 1775
How many sections are in the Declaration of Independence?
5
Samuel Adams founded which revolutionary group that was responsible for the Boston Tea Party?
The Sons of Liberty
Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
The people of France, to commemorate 100 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and to celebrate the friendship between France and the United States.
Which city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4, 1777?
Philadelphia
What were the first battles of the American Revolution?
The battles of Lexington and Concord
How many signatures are on the Declaration of Independence?
56
Which Founding Father served as the first Secretary of Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
Where is the Liberty Bell currently located?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When was the first 4th of July celebration held at the White House?
July 4, 1801, when Thomas Jefferson was president
What nickname was used for British soldiers during the Revolution?
Red Coats
What was the first newspaper in the Colonies to run the Declaration of Independence in print in its July 6, 1776, edition?
The Pennsylvania Evening Post
Which Founding Father opted for “air baths” instead of regular baths?
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin would stand or sit naked in a private room with the windows wide open. During this process, he would focus on contemplative activities while allowing the air to interact with his skin.
How long and how many carvers did it take to build Mount Rushmore?
It took 14 years and 400 carvers to make Mount Rushmore! And, despite the harsh and dangerous conditions, no one died working on the project.
How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on each Independence Day?
13 times
Which river did George Washington and his soldiers in the Continental Army cross on Dec. 25, 1776, in a surprise attack against the British?
The Delaware River
Where was the Declaration of Independence stored during World War II?
Fort Knox, Kentucky
What famous line did Patrick Henry deliver at the Second Virginia Convention?
“Give me liberty, or give me death!”
What is located behind the sculpture of Abraham Lincoln at Mt. Rushmore?
Hall of Records
What is the location of the nation’s oldest 4th of July parade?
Bristol, Rhode Island
During which battle did the British surrender to the Continental Army on October 19, 1781?
The Battle of Yorktown
How many people who signed the Declaration of Independence also signed the Constitution?
Six (Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, George Read, James Wilson, Robert Morris and George Clymer)
Who was the last of the Founding Fathers to be president?
James Monroe
On average, how many visitors does Mount Rushmore host each year?
3 million
What was the first state to declare the 4th of July a state holiday?
Massachusetts
What was the name of the treaty signed on Sept. 3, 1783, that officially recognized American independence?
The Treaty of Paris
Who was the youngest person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Edward Rutledge, who was 26 years old
Which Founding Father moved a dog named Satan into the White House when he became president?
John Adams
What is the nickname of the Washington Monument?
During the U.S. Civil War, the site was used for the grazing and slaughtering of government cattle, earning it the nickname Beef Depot Monument