What was the first state to declare the 4th of July a state holiday? Answer: Massachusetts
How many people were estimated to be living in the colonies when they gained independence? Answer: 2.5 million
Why city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4, 1777? Answer: Philadelphia
When was the first 4th of July Celebration held at the White House? Who was the President at that time? Answer: July 4, 1801 when Thomas Jefferson was President
How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on each Independence Day? Answer: 13, one for each of the colonies
What is the location of the nation’s oldest 4th of July Parade? Answer: Bristol, Rhode Island
Which three US presidents died on the 4th of July? Answer: John Adams (July 4, 1826), Thomas Jefferson (July 4, 1826), and James Monroe (July 4, 1831)
Which US president was born on the 4th of July? Answer: Calvin Coolidge (July 4, 1872)
According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, roughly how many hot dogs are eaten on the 4th of July? Answer: 150 million
What is the largest annual 4th of July fireworks display in the US? Answer: The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in New York City
According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, how much did Americans spend on fireworks in 2024? Answer: $2.8 billion
On what date did the Revolutionary War officially begin? Answer: April 19, 1775
Who led the British Army during the Revolutionary War? Answer: Major General William Howe
During which battle did the British surrender to the Continental Army on October 19, 1871? Answer: The Battle of Yorktown
What was the name of the treaty signed on September 3, 1873 that officially recognized American Independence? Answer: The Treaty of Paris
Who was the youngest person to sign the Declaration of Independence? Answer: Edward Rutledge, who was 26 years old
How many signatures are there on the Declaration of Independence? Answer: 56
Where was the Declaration of Independence stored during World War II? Answer: Fort Knox, Kentucky
Which founding father served as the first Chief Justice of the United States? Answer: John Jay
Which six men are considered the core Founding Fathers of the United States? Answer: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton
