4th of July Facts and the meaning of 4th of July
Hello friends, Today I thought I should share some facts about 4th July, Independence day of the United States of America. So I collected some interesting 4th of July facts.
So let’s get started!!
What is the meaning of Fourth of July
4th of July also known as Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. [source*: wikipedia]
FACT 1. Did you know that the Declaration of Independence happened on 2 July 1776?
FACT 2. On 4th July the final words of the declaration were accepted.
FACT 3. Thomas Jefferson wrote the declaration of independence.
FACT 4. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the same day July 4 1826, just hours apart.
FACT 5. John Adams last words are “Thomas Jefferson survives.”
FACT 6. Thomas Jefferson’s last noted words are “No, Doctor, nothing more.”
FACT 7. James Monroe also died on independence day and he was only 73!!!
FACT 8. Calvin Coolidge, (30th President of the US) was born on July 4, 1872.
FACT 9. Every 4 July, Liberty Bell is tapped 13 times in honor of the original 13 colonies.
FACT 10. There were 13 stars on the original American flag to represent the 13 colonies.
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I hope you enjoyed this 4th of July facts article. And I wish you a HAPPY 4th of JULY!!
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