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How many times does the Liberty Bell ring every Independence Day?

13 times

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What year did the United States officially declare independence from Great Britain?

1776

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What do the 13 stripes on the flag represent?


The original 13 colonies

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What is the national anthem of the United States?

The Star-Spangled Banner

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 What are the official colors of the American flag?

Red, White, Blue

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Which two U.S. presidents died on July 4, 1826?

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

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Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

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How many stars and stripes are on the American flag?

The American flag has 50 stars & 13 stripes

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"There's pride in every American heart"


God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood


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Who is traditionally credited with sewing the first American flag?

Betsy Ross

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What city is known for having one of the largest and oldest 4th of July celebrations?

Town of Bristol, Rhode Island

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What city was the Declaration of Independence signed in?

Philadelphia

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Fireworks have been a tradition since what year?

1777

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"broad stripes and bright stars"


The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key


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What does the Statue of Liberty hold in her right hand?

A torch

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Which state produces the most hot dogs in America?

Iowa

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How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

56 people

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What do the colors of the American flag represent?

Freedom, justice, and hope

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“Firework” a 2010 hit that rises on streaming charts each Independence week, is by whom?


Katy Perry

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What is our national symbol that stands for strength and courage?


A Bald Eagle

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What is the most common food eaten on the 4th of July?

Hot Dogs

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Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

The Battle of Saratoga

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What is the chemical compound responsible for the color blue in fireworks?

Copper chloride produces blue

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Spotify’s most-streamed patriotic song on July 4, 2024 was “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” - who sings this?


Toby Keith

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On the first US Flag, how were the 13 stars sewn?


In a circle