It was revealed by author Kenneth C. Davis that July 2nd\u00a0is actually the more appropriate date to mark as the nation\u2019s independence day, as Congress actually voted to declare independence on the 2nd, but only accepted Thomas Jefferson\u2019s declaration two days later. <\/p>\n
4th of July Anniversaries<\/strong><\/h2>\n Oddly enough, two of the founding fathers (and the only two signers of the Declaration of Independence who later went on to serve as Presidents of the United States) died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration, July 4th\u00a01826. <\/p>\n
Multi-Location Independence Day!<\/strong><\/h2>\n Not just the United States celebrate on this day, but the Philippines\u00a0and Rwanda also celebrate days of liberation of the 4th\u00a0of July. In the Southeast Asian nation, July 4, known as “Republic Day,” marks the date when the United States officially recognized the Philippines as an independent state in 1946. Rwandans celebrate “Liberation Day” on July 4. <\/p>\n
Holiday Observance<\/strong><\/h2>\n Although Americans\u00a0began observing fourth of July\u00a0as early as 1777, with the first-ever major celebration in Philadelphia, including a parade, a thirteen-shot cannon salute and fireworks, Congress didn\u2019t recognize the day as a major state holiday until 1870 \u2013 almost a hundred years later! ![\"sparklers-923029_960_720.jpg\"](\"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/sparklers-923029_960_720.jpg\")
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4th of July Birthdays<\/strong><\/h2>\n Calvin Coolidge, the country’s 30th president, remains the only president to be born on Independence Day. Others celebrating birthdays on July Fourth include, Nobel laureate and economist Gerard Debreu, Olympic gold medalist and tennis Hall of Fame\u00a0Pam Shriver, and previous first daughter Malia Obama. <\/p>\n
Hot Dogs<\/strong><\/h2>\n With an estimated 155 million hot dogs being consumed on Independence Day alone, Fourth of July is quite famously the country\u2019s biggest hot dog holiday of the year. Despite the massive popularity for the snack, the origin of the hot dog is still disputed. Additionally, according to legend, on July 4, 1776, John Adams and his wife, Abigail, sat down for a celebratory meal of turtle soup, New England poached salmon with egg sauce, green peas and boiled new potatoes in jackets \u2013 no hot dogs\u00a0were involved! ![\"hot-dog-2436748_960_720.jpg\"](\"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/hot-dog-2436748_960_720.jpg\")
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Most Patriotic State<\/strong><\/h2>\n According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pennsylvania, the so-called “State of Independence,” where the Declaration of Independence was debated and signed, is home to 11 places with the word “liberty” in their name and 33 with the word “union” in them. It leads the country for the number of places with such names. <\/p>\n
The Turkey As A Possible National Symbol?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n A letter by Benjamin Franklin to his daughter in 1784 states that he was quite displeased with the choice of the bald eagle as the national symbol, stating it to be a \u201cbird of bad moral character\u201d. Franklin instead preferred the turkey, identifying it as a \u201cBird of Courage\u201d. <\/p>\n
Tapping for Liberty<\/strong><\/h2>\n Due to concerns about cracking the iconic instrument, the Liberty Bell has not been rung since 1846. Instead, every year, to mark the Fourth of July, the 2,000-pound bell is tapped 13 times to signal for bells across the country to start ringing. ![\"liberty-bell-1442648_960_720.jpg\"](\"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/liberty-bell-1442648_960_720.jpg\")
So there you have it – fun facts about the 4th July! Celebrate in style by learning\u00a0American English to sound like a native!<\/a> <\/p>\n
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Not just the United States celebrate on this day, but the Philippines\u00a0and Rwanda also celebrate days of liberation of the 4th\u00a0of July. In the Southeast Asian nation, July 4, known as “Republic Day,” marks the date when the United States officially recognized the Philippines as an independent state in 1946. Rwandans celebrate “Liberation Day” on July 4. <\/p>\n
Holiday Observance<\/strong><\/h2>\n Although Americans\u00a0began observing fourth of July\u00a0as early as 1777, with the first-ever major celebration in Philadelphia, including a parade, a thirteen-shot cannon salute and fireworks, Congress didn\u2019t recognize the day as a major state holiday until 1870 \u2013 almost a hundred years later! <\/p>\n
4th of July Birthdays<\/strong><\/h2>\n Calvin Coolidge, the country’s 30th president, remains the only president to be born on Independence Day. Others celebrating birthdays on July Fourth include, Nobel laureate and economist Gerard Debreu, Olympic gold medalist and tennis Hall of Fame\u00a0Pam Shriver, and previous first daughter Malia Obama. <\/p>\n
Hot Dogs<\/strong><\/h2>\n With an estimated 155 million hot dogs being consumed on Independence Day alone, Fourth of July is quite famously the country\u2019s biggest hot dog holiday of the year. Despite the massive popularity for the snack, the origin of the hot dog is still disputed. Additionally, according to legend, on July 4, 1776, John Adams and his wife, Abigail, sat down for a celebratory meal of turtle soup, New England poached salmon with egg sauce, green peas and boiled new potatoes in jackets \u2013 no hot dogs\u00a0were involved! <\/p>\n
Most Patriotic State<\/strong><\/h2>\n According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pennsylvania, the so-called “State of Independence,” where the Declaration of Independence was debated and signed, is home to 11 places with the word “liberty” in their name and 33 with the word “union” in them. It leads the country for the number of places with such names. <\/p>\n
The Turkey As A Possible National Symbol?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n A letter by Benjamin Franklin to his daughter in 1784 states that he was quite displeased with the choice of the bald eagle as the national symbol, stating it to be a \u201cbird of bad moral character\u201d. Franklin instead preferred the turkey, identifying it as a \u201cBird of Courage\u201d. <\/p>\n
Tapping for Liberty<\/strong><\/h2>\n Due to concerns about cracking the iconic instrument, the Liberty Bell has not been rung since 1846. Instead, every year, to mark the Fourth of July, the 2,000-pound bell is tapped 13 times to signal for bells across the country to start ringing. So there you have it – fun facts about the 4th July! Celebrate in style by learning\u00a0American English to sound like a native!<\/a> <\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nCalvin Coolidge, the country’s 30th president, remains the only president to be born on Independence Day. Others celebrating birthdays on July Fourth include, Nobel laureate and economist Gerard Debreu, Olympic gold medalist and tennis Hall of Fame\u00a0Pam Shriver, and previous first daughter Malia Obama. <\/p>\n
Hot Dogs<\/strong><\/h2>\n With an estimated 155 million hot dogs being consumed on Independence Day alone, Fourth of July is quite famously the country\u2019s biggest hot dog holiday of the year. Despite the massive popularity for the snack, the origin of the hot dog is still disputed. Additionally, according to legend, on July 4, 1776, John Adams and his wife, Abigail, sat down for a celebratory meal of turtle soup, New England poached salmon with egg sauce, green peas and boiled new potatoes in jackets \u2013 no hot dogs\u00a0were involved! <\/p>\n
Most Patriotic State<\/strong><\/h2>\n According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pennsylvania, the so-called “State of Independence,” where the Declaration of Independence was debated and signed, is home to 11 places with the word “liberty” in their name and 33 with the word “union” in them. It leads the country for the number of places with such names. <\/p>\n
The Turkey As A Possible National Symbol?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n A letter by Benjamin Franklin to his daughter in 1784 states that he was quite displeased with the choice of the bald eagle as the national symbol, stating it to be a \u201cbird of bad moral character\u201d. Franklin instead preferred the turkey, identifying it as a \u201cBird of Courage\u201d. <\/p>\n
Tapping for Liberty<\/strong><\/h2>\n Due to concerns about cracking the iconic instrument, the Liberty Bell has not been rung since 1846. Instead, every year, to mark the Fourth of July, the 2,000-pound bell is tapped 13 times to signal for bells across the country to start ringing. So there you have it – fun facts about the 4th July! Celebrate in style by learning\u00a0American English to sound like a native!<\/a> <\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pennsylvania, the so-called “State of Independence,” where the Declaration of Independence was debated and signed, is home to 11 places with the word “liberty” in their name and 33 with the word “union” in them. It leads the country for the number of places with such names. <\/p>\n
The Turkey As A Possible National Symbol?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n A letter by Benjamin Franklin to his daughter in 1784 states that he was quite displeased with the choice of the bald eagle as the national symbol, stating it to be a \u201cbird of bad moral character\u201d. Franklin instead preferred the turkey, identifying it as a \u201cBird of Courage\u201d. <\/p>\n
Tapping for Liberty<\/strong><\/h2>\n Due to concerns about cracking the iconic instrument, the Liberty Bell has not been rung since 1846. Instead, every year, to mark the Fourth of July, the 2,000-pound bell is tapped 13 times to signal for bells across the country to start ringing. So there you have it – fun facts about the 4th July! Celebrate in style by learning\u00a0American English to sound like a native!<\/a> <\/p>\n
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Due to concerns about cracking the iconic instrument, the Liberty Bell has not been rung since 1846. Instead, every year, to mark the Fourth of July, the 2,000-pound bell is tapped 13 times to signal for bells across the country to start ringing. American Independence Day, also referred to as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":366,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[927,917,450,133,928,918,932,921,136,926,925,919,923,920,922,924,930,929,931,275],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3033,"href":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58\/revisions\/3033"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=58"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}} So there you have it – fun facts about the 4th July! Celebrate in style by learning\u00a0American English to sound like a native!<\/a> <\/p>\n
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