One of the most popular federal holiday in America every year is the 4th of July celebrations. Red, white and blue themed events and parties are traditions followed by many American families on Independence Day. A common denominator is 4th of July fireworks. Americans love to celebrate their freedom with very colorful – and sometimes deafening – fireworks.
Another common feature observed on the streets and beaches of America on independence day celebrations is wearing all manner of patriotic accessories. Sometimes though, it’s funny to observe that not so many Americans know a lot about the history of July 4th. The subtle differences between the declaration of Independence and the 4th of July are even less popular. Hocking College did a good job of listing some July 4th trivia in one of their blogs. We’ve listed some more.
4th of July and the Declaration of Independence
1. American Independence was declared by the Continental Congress on July 2nd 1776 – not July 4th
2. The American revolution happened in April 1775 – not July 4th 1776.
3. Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence on June 1776 – not July 4th.
4. The Declaration of Independence was delivered to Great Britain in November 1776 – not July 4th
5. The Declaration of Independence was signed on August 2nd 1776 – not July 4th
6. The final draft of the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4th 1776
7. July 4th 1776 was the date printed on the original copy of the Declaration of Independence
8. July 4th was not declared a federal holiday by Congress until 1870, almost a hundred years after the declaration.
9. Official legislations about 4th of July were passed in 1941
10. A total of 56 delegates signed the Declaration of Independence. Only 2 of the 56 delegates – Charles Thompson and John Hancock – signed on July 4th 1776. Others signed over the course of the next month.
11. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died within 5 hours of each other on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th 1826.
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Hi zestygem.com administrator, Great post!
Thank you Chun!