4th of July Trivia

4th of July Trivia

Who was the first man to sign the Declaration of Independence? Where does the beef come from that you cook on your barbecue on the 4th of July? How many places in the US have independence in their name? Find out the answers to these questions and more...

  • Over 66 million Americans attend a 4th of July barbecue each year.
  • The beef you cook on your barbecue on the 4th of July has a one in six chance of coming from Texas. It is the biggest beef producing state in the US.
  • Eleven places in the US have the word independence in their name. Five places have the word freedom and one place is called Patriot.
  • The first 4th of July celebration at Yellowstone National Park took place in 1867.
  • Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. He was also the first man to sign it.
  • Thomas Jefferson was one of the men who helped win independence for the US. He died on July 4, 1826.

Comments (2)

Gentlejim
I agree! The United States is the greatest country! Have traveled around the world and there is no country like the USA!thumbs up
BigCat69
God Bless the USA!!! If ya don't love her then you should leave her!!! The Greatest Country on the Face of the Earth. Been to over 50 different countries and none compares to the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave!!!!thumbs up beer yay

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