Fun Facts
How many times does the Liberty Bell ring every Independence Day?
13 times
What year did the United States officially declare independence from Great Britain?
1776
What do the 13 stripes on the flag represent?
The original 13 colonies
What is the national anthem of the United States?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What are the official colors of the American flag?
Red, White, Blue
Which two U.S. presidents died on July 4, 1826?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
How many stars and stripes are on the American flag?
The American flag has 50 stars & 13 stripes
"There's pride in every American heart"
God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood
Who is traditionally credited with sewing the first American flag?
Betsy Ross
What city is known for having one of the largest and oldest 4th of July celebrations?
Town of Bristol, Rhode Island
What city was the Declaration of Independence signed in?
Philadelphia
Fireworks have been a tradition since what year?
1777
"broad stripes and bright stars"
The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
What does the Statue of Liberty hold in her right hand?
A torch
Which state produces the most hot dogs in America?
Iowa
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56 people
What do the colors of the American flag represent?
Freedom, justice, and hope
“Firework” a 2010 hit that rises on streaming charts each Independence week, is by whom?
Katy Perry
What is our national symbol that stands for strength and courage?
A Bald Eagle
What is the most common food eaten on the 4th of July?
Hot Dogs
Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga
What is the chemical compound responsible for the color blue in fireworks?
Copper chloride produces blue
Spotify’s most-streamed patriotic song on July 4, 2024 was “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” - who sings this?
Toby Keith
On the first US Flag, how were the 13 stars sewn?
In a circle