GBCR Independence Day Quiz
Have fun answering some Independence Day questions!
What is today's date?
Where was the 1st Celebration of Independence Day?
The Liberty Bell is also located in Philadelphia, PA. https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/stories-libertybell.htm
Which President was the first to host a 4th of July celebration at the White House
Thomas Jefferson hosted the first 4th of July celebration at the White House in 1801.
Every 4th of July, what food is most commonly consumed?
While anything grilled is great on the 4th of July, Hot Dogs are the most popularly eaten item. Americans typically eat 150 million hot dogs on Independence Day, “enough to stretch from D.C. to L.A. more than five times".
Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
What is the estimated population of the United States on 7/4/1776
In what year were fireworks first used to celebrate Independence Day?
What classic children's book was published on July 4th?
In which year did Congress first declare 7/4 a Federal Holiday?
The 4th was officially declared a Federal Holiday in 1870 and was declared a PAID Federal Holiday in 1938.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed by all parties?
The Declaration of Independence was not actually signed on July 4, 1776. That's the day it was formally adopted by the Continental Congress. It was not signed by most signatories until August.
How many Presidents died on July 4th?
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe all passed away on the 4th of July.
How much does the Macy's Fireworks Celebration in New York cost?
The famed Macy's fireworks show in NYC uses more than 75,000 fireworks shells and costs approximately six million dollars.
What President was born on July 4th?
Calvin Coolidge was born 7.4.1872
Who has the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence?
What was the average age of those who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Of the 56 signers, the youngest signers (Thomas Lynch Jr and Edward Rutledge of South Carolina) were only 26. Benjamin Franklin (PA) was the oldest signer at 70 years old.
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