{"id":716,"date":"2024-04-11T10:50:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T10:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=716"},"modified":"2024-04-11T10:50:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T10:50:07","slug":"fun-facts-july-4th-independence-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/fun-facts-july-4th-independence-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Facts about July 4th Independence Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661e1eece566c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661e1eece566c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/fun-facts-july-4th-independence-day\/#July_4th_means_Happy_Birthday_America\" title=\"July 4th means Happy Birthday America!\">July 4th means Happy Birthday America!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/fun-facts-july-4th-independence-day\/#15_Fun_Facts_about_July_4th_Independence_Day\" title=\"15 Fun Facts about July 4th Independence Day!\">15 Fun Facts about July 4th Independence Day!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>For so many of us July 4th marks the start of summer. And when you think summer fun, for me, the first thing that pops into my mind is July 4th, the celebration and yes the parties. July 4th is a great time to see friends and family and enjoy all that summer weather and fun has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"July_4th_means_Happy_Birthday_America\"><\/span>July 4th means Happy Birthday America!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrating July 4th is all about the red, white and blue and being patriotic. The days of fireworks, flags, BBQs, beaches, yummy food and drinks are here. So grab your people and celebrate America\u2019s birthday. And the July 4th, 1776 passing of the Declaration of Independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Fun_Facts_about_July_4th_Independence_Day\"><\/span>15 Fun Facts about July 4th Independence Day!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of spending time with family and friends. If you enjoy great food and fun times and entertaining parades and fireworks. Then this holiday is the perfect time to grab your buds and enjoy while paying tribute to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 4th Independence Day is fast approaching. So to get into celebrating America\u2019s birthday here are some fun facts about this country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 men from 13 colonies.<br>\u2022 Independence Day was first celebrated on July 8th, 1776 in Philadelphia.<br>\u2022 The flag was embraced on June 14th, 1777.<br>\u2022 In 1941 July 4th became a national holiday.<br>\u2022 The youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence was Thomas Lynch, Jr. at 27. The oldest signer was Benjamin Franklin at 70.<br>\u2022 The only person to sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4th was John Hancock.<br>\u2022 Since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, three US presidents have passed on July 4th. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson expired on July 4th, 1826. And James Monroe died July 4th, 1831.<br>\u2022 In 1801 the first July 4th party was hosted at the White House.<br>\u2022 Over 75 million Americans are planning a BBQ on this Independence Day. Americans will consume over 700 million pounds of chicken and over 150 million hot dogs.<br>\u2022 July 4th is a big day for fireworks. While they were invented in China. We import over $250 million in fireworks.<br>\u2022 On July 4th, 1776 there were an estimated 2.5 million people residing in the Unites States (presently there are over 309 million).<br>\u2022 There are eleven locals in the United States with the word \u201cIndependence\u201d in their name. And nine with the word \u201cfreedom\u201d in their name.<br>\u2022 At first, the stars on the flag were set in a circle. Symbolizing that all the colonies are equal.<br>\u2022 Born in 1872 Calvin Coolidge is the one and only US president born on July 4th.<br>\u2022 Over 41 million Americans will spend the holiday at someone else\u2019s home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of this most important holiday I will leave you with one of my favorite July 4th puns. \u201cWhat did one flag say to the other flag?\u201d \u201cNothing, it just waved\u201d. Enjoy your July 4th weekend everyone!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For so many of us July 4th marks the start of summer. 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