Fourth of July.....Some Red White and Blue Trivia!

Hello Glitterinas!

Do you have plans for the 4th of July?

Maybe you are traveling to a big blow out.....

or, like us,

you are hosting a get together of family and friends!

You might be planning on watching the amazing 

fireworks spectacle that's hosted by major sponsors

each year and is televised.

In your comfy chair, with popcorn and a 

fizzy drink......

you just might have the best seat around!

My offering to you on this 

4th of July eve is some

fun trivia mixed in with some snaps of the red, white,

and blue touches that decorate 

our home this time of year.

Ready....

Set.....

Go.....

How many people signed the Declaration of Independence 

on July 4th?

Two

What day did most of the signers of the Declaration of Independence 

actually sign the document?

August 2, 1776

Were any of our presidents born on the 4th of July?

Yes

Who were they?

Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President, in 1872

Have any of our presidents died on the 4th of July?

Yes

How many and who were they?

Three

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

James Monroe

Most of the Founding Fathers agreed that July 4th was the day to 

celebrate our independence from Great Britain......except one....

who was he and when did he think patriots should celebrate?

John Adams

He thought July 2nd should be Independence Day 

because that was the day the Continental Congress 

voted to declare our independence.

When did July 4th become a legal federal holiday?

1870

And again, in 1938, Congress reaffirmed the holiday 

to make sure all workers received full pay.

Is there anything on the back of the 

Declaration of Independence?

Yes!

"Original Declaration of Independence 

dated 4th July 1776"

It's not known who wrote the note, but 

I think it was written as a note to any future 

owner or holder of this amazing piece of parchment!

When and where were fireworks first used to celebrate 

the 4th of July?

1777

They were set off over Philadelphia.

What else was used in the first few years to celebrate?

Bonfires and bells

How many people lived in the U.S. when the 

Declaration of Independence was signed?

2.5 million

Which newspaper first printed the 

Declaration of Independence?

The Pennsylvania Evening Post

Which president first held a 4th of July celebration 

at the White House?

Thomas Jefferson

Good job, Glitterinas......you made it through the last question!

How many answers did you know?

I knew the answer to about 

four of them.

Thank you, International Business Times, for
the great trivia!

I wish each of you a wonderful, peaceful, 

fun, and safe 

Fourth of July!

Safe travels and wear your sunscreen, Glitterinas!

Until next time,

Tammy

Thankful for:

*  being a citizen of the best country

in the world

*  all the freedoms I have as 
an American citizen