4th of July: History
Food on the 4th
Fun on the 4th of July
Fireworks
July 4th Jokes/Riddles
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Where was the first celebration of Independence Day held?
Philadelphia
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What is the most common food eaten on the 4th?
Hot Dogs
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What is the name of the United States National Anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
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What color is the hardest firework to produce?
What is blue
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What did one flag say to the other flag?
Nothing it just waved..
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What year did the 4th of July become a National Holiday?
When is 1870
Celebrations of the Fourth of July became more common as the years went on, and in 1870, almost 100 years after the Declaration was written, Congress first declared July 4 to be a national holiday as part of a bill to officially recognize several holidays, including Christmas.
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What do people spend more on during the fourth of July, Condiments or Chips and Dip?
Condiments!! Americans spend around $203 million on mayo, ketchup, and mustard.
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Who was the musician who wrote "Born in the U.S.A."?
Who is Bruce Springsteen
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Who sings the pop song "Fireworks"?
200
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
At the bottom..
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Which president held the first ever Fourth of July celebrations?
Who is Thomas Jefferson
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Which popular dessert is an iconic staple in America?
Apple Pie
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This Avengers superhero is dressed in stars and stripes.
Captain America
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Which country invented fireworks?
China
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What do you call a snowman on the fourth of July?
What is a puddle
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How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
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How much do Americans spend on Watermelon for the holiday?
$150 Million
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Finish this lyric of the National Anthem
What so proudly we hailed.........
at the twilight's last gleaming
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Which company is the largest consumer of fireworks in the world?
What is Walt Disney
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I come at the start of rocket and at the end of cracker. What am I?
What is a R
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How many stars and stripes are on the American Flag and what do they represent?
50 stars for 50 states
13 stripes for 13 colonies
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How many hot dogs are eaten each year on the 4th of July?
155 Million
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This country gave the USA the Statue of Liberty
France
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Which three U.S. states ban fireworks?
Delaware, Massachusetts and New Jersey
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Why is the Liberty Bell like a dropped Easter egg?
Because they are both cracked.
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Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
13
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How Many Americans celebrate the Fourth of July with a Barbecue each year? I will take a number or percentage.
80 million. which is about 65% of Americans.
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What is the proper way to fold the American flag?
In a triangular shape
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In what year were fireworks first used to celebrate the Fourth of July?
1777
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What dance was very popular in 1776?
Indepen-dance (Independence)
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How many presidents died on the 4th of July?
3
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What are 2 of the 3 most popular grilled side dishes for the 4th?
Corn (41%), potatoes (41%), other veggies (32%)
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What is written on the back of the Declaration of Independence?
Original Declaration of independence dated 4th july 1776
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How much do Americans spend on Fireworks for the fourth of July?
An estimated $1 billion are spent on fireworks each year for the Fourth of July
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What would you say if everyone in the country sneezed at the same time?
God Bless America
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What state was the first to make the fourth of July an official state holiday, in 1781?
Massachusetts
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What are the most common food dye colors bought around 4th of july?
Red, White and Blue!
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What day should Independence Day actually be celebrated on? (The day it was voted on)
July 2nd
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Which state sells the most fireworks?
Missouri
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what state is popular for tiny drinks?
Minnesota