Tomorrow is 4th of July, the most loved holiday in America. This day 238 years ago, we declared our independence from Great Britain and we haven’t looked back.
So while you’re enjoying fireworks, grilled meat, parades, family and friends, take a moment and remember what it took for us to enjoy this fantastic day.
And if you get into some 4th of July conversation, use these 10 fun facts to impress your family and friends.
- The average age of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence was 45.
- An estimated 150 million hot dogs will be consumed on July 4th.
- The Declaration of Independence was penned by Thomas Jefferson and signed by 56 men representing 13 colonies.
- The initial date the resolution of independence was approved in a closed session of Congress was July 2, 1776. Congress revised the Declaration for final approval on July 4, 1776.
- If your grilling up beef hot dogs, burgers or steaks this fourth of July your most likely eating Grade A Texas beef. Texas is the largest producer of beef, accounting for 1/6 of the countries production.
- France, Greece, Poland, Russia and several countries in South America used the Declaration of Independence as a beacon in their own struggles for freedom.
- Three U.S. Presidents died on July 4th , John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe,
- The Fourth of July was not declared a national holiday until 1941.
- In 1776, there were 2.5 million people living in the new nation.
- The first official Fourth of July party was held at the White House in 1801.
Genesis BCS wishes you a safe and happy 4th of July.
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